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P377 WAA

1996 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,272 mi
Last recorded44,272 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Lotus Esprit48,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP377 WAA
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 44,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 43,900 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 43,364 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 42,473 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 42,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

reverse lamps n/w

Pass 21 May 2020 41,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2020 41,496 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 41,027 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 39,611 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 39,611 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine check light (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 38,973 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded.various components corroded.various bushes worn.

Pass 23 Mar 2016 37,127 miles

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

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

Whilst conducting emissions test vehicle cuts out during fast idle and restarts

Fail 18 Mar 2016 37,127 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Whilst conducting emissions test vehicle cuts out during fast idle and restarts

Pass 3 Jun 2015 36,148 miles

Both rear tyres are getting close to the wear indicators and are wearing thin on inner edges

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 34,565 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 34,565 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2013 33,504 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 31,975 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 31,164 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 30,326 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 29,508 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 28,835 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 27,178 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 26,058 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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P377 WAA is a 1996 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 P377 WAA, 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 P377 WAA registered?

P377 WAA is a 1996 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 September 1996.

Is P377 WAA safe to buy?

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