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N840 UOP

1995 Lotus Esprit

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,554 mi
Last recorded51,554 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 1995 Lotus Esprit51,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN840 UOP
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 51,554 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 50,997 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 49,312 miles

Both main beam reflectors faded.

Catalyst flange is close to body (fibreglass is warm).

Nearside dipped reflector faded.

Offside rear jacking point is missing (riveted type).

Pass 22 Mar 2012 49,187 miles

Both front main beam lamp reflectors fading.

Nearside headlamp reflector faded.

Offside rear jacking point bracket missing (rivited type).

Pass 21 Jul 2010 47,234 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 41,755 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 41,751 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 37,901 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 25,846 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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N840 UOP is a 1995 Lotus Esprit in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 UOP, 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 N840 UOP registered?

N840 UOP is a 1995 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 20 October 1995.

Is N840 UOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N840 UOP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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