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SXI 4446

1995 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

47,944 mi
Last recorded47,944 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1995 Lotus Esprit51,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSXI 4446
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 47,944 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 47,589 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 47,312 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 47,038 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 46,679 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 46,296 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 45,703 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 45,005 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 44,491 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 43,593 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 42,610 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 41,254 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 40,221 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 40,221 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 38,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Jul 2010 37,098 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 37,033 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both driveshaft seals leaking

brake pipes corroding

suspension rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2007 36,839 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 36,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2006 36,362 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 36,316 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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SXI 4446 is a 1995 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1995 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 51,286 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 SXI 4446, 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 31 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 SXI 4446 registered?

SXI 4446 is a 1995 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 28 April 1995.

Is SXI 4446 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SXI 4446 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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