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N7 SLV

1996 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

64,814 mi
Last recorded64,814 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Lotus Esprit48,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN7 SLV
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 64,814 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 64,562 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 64,555 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2019 63,218 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 61,908 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 61,908 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 61,840 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 61,420 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 60,053 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 57,112 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 54,768 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 52,707 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 50,376 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front swivel gaiters starting to perish

n/s/r tyre JUST on legal limit

Pass 23 Apr 2011 48,465 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 46,712 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 44,012 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2008 40,938 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 17 May 2007 37,687 miles

all tyres wearing on inner egdes

Pass 2 May 2006 36,490 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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N7 SLV is a 1996 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1996 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 48,465 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N7 SLV, 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 30 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N7 SLV registered?

N7 SLV is a 1996 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 4 April 1996.

Is N7 SLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N7 SLV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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