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NTP 206

1996 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

55,380 mi
Last recorded55,380 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Lotus Esprit48,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTP 206
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 55,380 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 53,225 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 50,721 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 47,549 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 45,665 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 45,122 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 45,033 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 44,757 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 44,757 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 44,425 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 43,937 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 43,494 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 42,510 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 41,716 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 39,321 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 36,383 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 34,695 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 32,975 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 29,310 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 28,764 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust emits a louder than normal level of noise. Exhaust is rusty at joints.

Low performance at parking brakes.

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

Nearside front tyre is worat inner edge and is ON the limits of wear.

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

Suspension arms and springs are rusty.

Pass 18 Jul 2006 25,091 miles

Exhaust system abit corroded slightly

Front and rear b/hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Front and rear coil springs abit corroded slightly

Front and rear top and bottom susp/arms abit corroded slightly

Front to rear fuel pipes abit corroded

Front tyres(esp O/S) abit worn at inner tread edges

Rear tyres starting to get abit low on tread

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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NTP 206 is a 1996 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 NTP 206, 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 NTP 206 registered?

NTP 206 is a 1996 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is NTP 206 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NTP 206 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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