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TVV 613

1995 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,124 mi
Last recorded90,124 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Lotus Esprit51,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVV 613
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 90,124 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 90,067 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 89,507 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 89,408 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 88,372 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 88,336 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 86,557 miles

Exhaust noisy bespoke exhaust fitted. (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2018 85,444 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 9 May 2017 84,705 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 83,777 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 81,797 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 81,742 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 79,900 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 77,803 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 77,803 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 74,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front jacking mount loose?

oil on min.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 71,124 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 67,409 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 64,400 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 64,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 60,604 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 57,095 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 57,094 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 51,813 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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TVV 613 is a 1995 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TVV 613, 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.

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What year was TVV 613 registered?

TVV 613 is a 1995 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 3 March 1995.

Is TVV 613 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVV 613 shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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