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XNP 58

1995 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

70,655 mi
Last recorded70,655 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1995 Lotus Esprit51,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNP 58
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 70,655 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 70,629 miles

Engine cover and under-trays fitted

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 70,498 miles

Engine cover fitted

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 70,166 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 69,835 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 69,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 69,230 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 68,440 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 67,421 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 66,002 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 65,642 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 65,636 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

oil leak at front requires investigation

Pass 19 Jul 2007 62,080 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 62,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 59,305 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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XNP 58 is a 1995 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XNP 58, 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 XNP 58 registered?

XNP 58 is a 1995 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 7 September 1995.

Is XNP 58 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XNP 58 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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