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P642 ONO

1997 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,886 mi
Last recorded54,886 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Lotus Esprit46,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP642 ONO
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 54,886 miles

suspension coil springs surface rusting

Pass 16 Feb 2013 54,055 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 53,734 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 53,531 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 53,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion to inner faces of front discs

Pass 14 Apr 2010 53,035 miles

corrosion to inner faces of front discs

Pass 25 Feb 2009 51,667 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 51,667 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 May 2006 45,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 May 2006 45,639 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P642 ONO is a 1997 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P642 ONO, 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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What year was P642 ONO registered?

P642 ONO is a 1997 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 12 June 1997.

Is P642 ONO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P642 ONO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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