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P516 PPW

1997 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

45,624 mi
Last recorded45,624 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Lotus Esprit46,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP516 PPW
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 45,624 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 45,533 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 45,021 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 44,556 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 44,556 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 44,164 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 43,367 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 43,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 42,377 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 40,372 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 38,820 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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P516 PPW is a 1997 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P516 PPW, 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.

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How do I check the history of P516 PPW?

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What year was P516 PPW registered?

P516 PPW is a 1997 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is P516 PPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P516 PPW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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