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WOM 739

1996 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

42,880 mi
Last recorded42,880 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 1996 Lotus Esprit48,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOM 739
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 42,880 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 42,819 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2016 42,460 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 42,225 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 42,220 miles

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

Windscreen washer control missing water not hitting screen (8.2.1a)

Front number plate changed prior to test

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear number plate changed prior to test

Pass 6 Aug 2014 42,193 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 41,961 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 41,310 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 40,880 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 40,880 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

o/s front tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 16 Jul 2008 39,109 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 35,993 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 36,971 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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WOM 739 is a 1996 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1996 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 48,465 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 WOM 739, 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 30 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WOM 739 registered?

WOM 739 is a 1996 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 9 May 1996.

Is WOM 739 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WOM 739 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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