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PIB 8

1996 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

38,644 mi
Last recorded38,644 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Lotus Esprit48,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIB 8
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 38,644 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 38,624 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 38,577 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 38,497 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 38,432 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 38,389 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 38,371 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 38,321 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 38,112 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 38,112 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

1 both front tyres worn on inner edges and n/s badly cracked/perished on sidewall

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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PIB 8 is a 1996 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PIB 8, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PIB 8 registered?

PIB 8 is a 1996 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is PIB 8 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PIB 8 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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