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N840 JNG

1996 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,635 mi
Last recorded30,635 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Lotus Esprit48,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN840 JNG
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 30,635 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 30,533 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 30,300 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 30,142 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 30,060 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 29,851 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 29,313 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 29,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 28,614 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 27,385 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 25,669 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 25,611 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 25,611 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 25,290 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 24,998 miles

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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2006 24,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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N840 JNG is a 1996 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N840 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 N840 JNG registered?

N840 JNG is a 1996 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 25 March 1996.

Is N840 JNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N840 JNG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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