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N98 YND

1996 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,232 mi
Last recorded60,232 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Lotus Esprit48,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN98 YND
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2014 60,232 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 60,231 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 59,527 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak/seepage oil cooler area.

stud damaged on offside rear wheel rim.

Fail 16 May 2013 59,498 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damaged stud on offside rear wheel rim.

Pass 11 May 2012 58,971 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

minor damage to fan loom.

stud damaged on offside rear wheel.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 57,083 miles

minor engine oil leak.

offside rear wheel rim bolt damaged.

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 14 May 2010 56,620 miles

offside rear wheel rim bolt damaged.

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 1 May 2009 54,462 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 2 May 2008 52,382 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 51,143 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 49,696 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)

Fail 4 Apr 2006

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)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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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N98 YND is a 1996 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 N98 YND, 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 N98 YND registered?

N98 YND is a 1996 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N98 YND safe to buy?

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