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P222 ANT

1996 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,851 mi
Last recorded21,851 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Lotus Esprit48,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP222 ANT
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2017 21,851 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 21,141 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 21,100 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 20,900 miles
Pass 27 May 2013 20,102 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 19,010 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2011 18,372 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2010 17,610 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2009 16,238 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2008 11,382 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 7,724 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2006 4,370 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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P222 ANT is a 1996 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P222 ANT, 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 P222 ANT registered?

P222 ANT is a 1996 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 18 October 1996.

Is P222 ANT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P222 ANT shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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