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N839 JNG

1996 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,676 mi
Last recorded31,676 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Lotus Esprit48,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN839 JNG
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2010 31,676 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 30,040 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 26,403 miles

both front tyres worn low inside edge

Pass 6 Jun 2007 24,828 miles

front tyres worn inners edges

Fail 6 Jun 2007 24,828 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front tyres worn inners edges

Pass 20 Jun 2006 23,744 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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N839 JNG is a 1996 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N839 JNG, 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 N839 JNG registered?

N839 JNG is a 1996 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 26 March 1996.

Is N839 JNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N839 JNG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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