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P71 OAH

1996 Lotus Esprit

Green Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,947 mi
Last recorded39,947 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Lotus Esprit48,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP71 OAH
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 39,947 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 34,312 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2012 34,312 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 33,697 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2010 32,771 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2009 32,689 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 31,279 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 31,276 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Oct 2007 29,370 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P71 OAH is a 1996 Lotus Esprit in Green with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P71 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 P71 OAH registered?

P71 OAH is a 1996 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 4 November 1996.

Is P71 OAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P71 OAH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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