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N842 JNG

1996 Lotus Esprit

Green Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Lotus Esprit48,465 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN842 JNG
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2020
Pass 13 Jun 2014 53,267 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 53,266 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

pop up lamps intemmitent not working

Pass 3 Jun 2013 52,162 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 51,735 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 50,209 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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N842 JNG is a 1996 Lotus Esprit in Green with a 3,506cc 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 N842 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 N842 JNG registered?

N842 JNG is a 1996 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 25 March 1996.

Is N842 JNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N842 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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