MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,081 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Both outer front anti-roll bar bushes/bar has wear
Front suspension and coil springs very rusty
n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Both outer front anti-roll bar bushes have wear
Front suspension and coil springs very rusty
n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
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R56 MCH is a 1997 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R56 MCH, 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.
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What year was R56 MCH registered?
R56 MCH is a 1997 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 25 September 1997.
Is R56 MCH safe to buy?
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