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N851 CKX

1996 Lotus Esprit

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,245 mi
Last recorded70,245 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Lotus Esprit48,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN851 CKX
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 70,245 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 70,209 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 69,585 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre damaged on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 69,562 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 69,235 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 68,962 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 68,834 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 67,763 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 67,238 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 66,557 miles

all steering / suspension ball joint gaiters / suspension bushes becoming cracked / perished / starting to crack / split

all steering / suspension ball joint gaiters / suspension bushes becoming cracked / perished / starting to crack / split

tyre size f - 235 / 40 / 17 -- r -285 / 35 / 18

underside / components all areas showing corrosion / signs of becoming slightly advanced in places

vehicle showing signs of being stood for some time (ie corrosion)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 66,471 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil misting on steering rack unable too see all parts under trays fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2016 66,452 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil misting on steering rack unable too see all parts under trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 66,367 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 66,197 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 66,197 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 65,807 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 65,397 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 65,056 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2010 64,763 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 64,389 miles

front and rear brake flexi hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2008 64,215 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 64,102 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 64,088 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 63,967 miles

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

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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N851 CKX is a 1996 Lotus Esprit in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 N851 CKX, 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 N851 CKX registered?

N851 CKX is a 1996 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 3 January 1996.

Is N851 CKX safe to buy?

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