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P701 JNN

1996 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

65,542 mi
Last recorded65,542 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Lotus Esprit48,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP701 JNN
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2025 65,542 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking hose to front - rear pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Play in spring seat, requires adjustment (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box mounting strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Pipes to both oil coolers leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 65,420 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 65,254 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 64,933 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 64,679 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 64,441 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 64,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 64,091 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 63,518 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 62,790 miles

Both front tyres cracking within tread

Fail 28 Sep 2016 62,787 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres cracking within tread

Pass 9 Nov 2015 62,194 miles

Both Front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 23 Jul 2015 62,172 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 9 Jul 2014 60,717 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 60,706 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 59,858 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 58,295 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 57,977 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 57,977 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 57,959 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 54,481 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 50,927 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 50,927 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 48,037 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 44,091 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 39,316 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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P701 JNN is a 1996 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 P701 JNN, 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 P701 JNN registered?

P701 JNN is a 1996 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 18 October 1996.

Is P701 JNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P701 JNN shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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