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ROY 579N

1997 Lotus Esprit

Green Petrol 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

64,730 mi
Last recorded64,730 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Lotus Esprit46,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROY 579N
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 64,730 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 64,312 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 63,248 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 61,708 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 60,937 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 59,713 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 58,264 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 57,354 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 57,303 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 54,931 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 May 2006 42,214 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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ROY 579N is a 1997 Lotus Esprit in Green with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ROY 579N, 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 ROY 579N registered?

ROY 579N is a 1997 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is ROY 579N safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROY 579N shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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