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P265 TVF

1997 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,885 mi
Last recorded42,885 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Lotus Esprit46,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP265 TVF
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2010 42,885 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 39,970 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 36,616 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 133,737 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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P265 TVF is a 1997 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 46,303 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 P265 TVF, 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 29 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P265 TVF registered?

P265 TVF is a 1997 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 23 June 1997.

Is P265 TVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P265 TVF shows 4 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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