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N749 HPU

1995 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,862 mi
Last recorded93,862 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 Lotus Esprit51,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN749 HPU
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2012 93,862 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 93,808 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES

O/S/F & O/S/R METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED IN PLACES

Fail 24 Sep 2010 93,661 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES

O/S/F & O/S/R METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED IN PLACES

Pass 29 Sep 2009 92,332 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 92,332 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 91,690 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 91,690 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 88,124 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?

Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
2,324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 624
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 464
brake binding 455
parking brake recording little or no effort 332
Headlamp aim too low 326
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N749 HPU is a 1995 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1995 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 51,286 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lotus Esprit fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 624 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N749 HPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Esprit typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 31 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N749 HPU registered?

N749 HPU is a 1995 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 29 September 1995.

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