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PN52 THK

2002 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,415 mi
Last recorded49,415 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Lotus Esprit27,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN52 THK
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 19 Apr 2018 49,415 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 49,407 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 48,589 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 47,155 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 42,893 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 42,075 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 40,727 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 38,214 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2009 35,515 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 30,638 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 28,347 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 2 Mar 2007 26,387 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 22,446 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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PN52 THK is a 2002 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2002 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 27,592 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 PN52 THK, 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 24 years old, this Lotus Esprit is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN52 THK registered?

PN52 THK is a 2002 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 13 December 2002.

Is PN52 THK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN52 THK shows 13 tests 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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