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N915 RPA

1995 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,989 mi
Last recorded112,989 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1995 Lotus Esprit51,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN915 RPA
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2016 112,989 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% imballance. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner tread. (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner tread. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has sidewall damage.

Tyre size: 235-40-17

Pass 29 Oct 2014 110,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general underbody corrosion

nearside front tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre starting to perish

Fail 23 Oct 2014 110,527 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general underbody corrosion

nearside front tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 11 Oct 2013 108,831 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 106,666 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

both front tyres inner edges worn

front and brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2011 104,174 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 100,827 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 100,243 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 94,549 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 88,841 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 78,512 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 70,194 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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N915 RPA is a 1995 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N915 RPA, 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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N915 RPA is a 1995 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 20 August 1995.

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