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P925 OLO

1997 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 1974cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

64,793 mi
Last recorded64,793 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Lotus Esprit46,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP925 OLO
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 64,793 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 63,733 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 62,855 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 61,941 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 61,632 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 61,344 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 60,586 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 59,517 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 57,933 miles

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 18 Nov 2013 55,869 miles

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 14 Nov 2012 53,969 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 51,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear discs wprn

Pass 23 Nov 2010 48,707 miles

front and rear brake discs starting to rust

rear exhaust slight leak

suspension starting to rust

Pass 15 Aug 2009 43,205 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 38,318 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 32,485 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 32,485 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 28,895 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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P925 OLO is a 1997 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 P925 OLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P925 OLO registered?

P925 OLO is a 1997 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P925 OLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P925 OLO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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