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P26 RWX

1996 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,401 mi
Last recorded34,401 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Lotus Esprit48,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP26 RWX
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 34,401 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 33,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 33,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 30,471 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 27,711 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 25,175 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 23,693 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 21,855 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 21,754 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 21,618 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 21,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2005 21,424 miles

All tyres showing signs of perishing on outer sidewalls. Nearside rear has cosmetic damage to outer sidewall aswell †

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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P26 RWX 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 83.3%.

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 P26 RWX, 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 P26 RWX registered?

P26 RWX is a 1996 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 21 August 1996.

Is P26 RWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P26 RWX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P26 RWX have outstanding finance?

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