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P708 VFA

1996 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,620 mi
Last recorded12,620 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Lotus Esprit48,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP708 VFA
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2018 12,620 miles

headlamp aim converters fitted

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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P708 VFA is a 1996 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P708 VFA, 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 P708 VFA registered?

P708 VFA is a 1996 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P708 VFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P708 VFA shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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