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P63 OAH

1996 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,105 mi
Last recorded71,105 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Lotus Esprit48,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP63 OAH
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 71,105 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 71,002 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 69,991 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 69,563 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 69,563 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 68,325 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 68,325 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 66,652 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 65,202 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 64,258 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 61,821 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 58,057 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 55,544 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 55,544 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 49,273 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 47,666 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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P63 OAH is a 1996 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 P63 OAH, 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 P63 OAH registered?

P63 OAH is a 1996 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 September 1996.

Is P63 OAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P63 OAH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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