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P666 LTS

1996 Lotus Esprit

Green Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,951 mi
Last recorded36,951 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Lotus Esprit48,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP666 LTS
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 36,951 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 36,807 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 36,641 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 36,441 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 36,392 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 36,292 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 36,132 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 35,642 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 34,967 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 34,967 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 May 2012 34,950 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 34,604 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

N/S bank exhaust readings more than O/S

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 34,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 34,392 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 32,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 31,968 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 28,853 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 28,200 miles

Rear brake disc coroded on rear surface n/s & o/s †Front brakes in same condition n/s & o/s

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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P666 LTS is a 1996 Lotus Esprit in Green with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P666 LTS, 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 P666 LTS registered?

P666 LTS is a 1996 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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