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B16 OOH

1993 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,937 mi
Last recorded86,937 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1993 Lotus Esprit63,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 OOH
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 86,937 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 86,308 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 85,785 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 85,168 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 85,168 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 84,478 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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B16 OOH is a 1993 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1993 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 63,105 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 B16 OOH, 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 33 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 B16 OOH registered?

B16 OOH is a 1993 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 4 June 1993.

Is B16 OOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 OOH shows 6 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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