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D10 NWK

1997 Lotus Esprit

Orange Petrol 1974cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

48,917 mi
Last recorded48,917 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Lotus Esprit46,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD10 NWK
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 48,917 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 48,521 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 48,158 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 47,920 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 47,475 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 47,293 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 46,336 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 46,178 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 45,417 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 43,918 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 39,453 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 37,627 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Feb 2014 37,627 miles

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Mar 2012 37,515 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 37,515 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 36,161 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

nsf tyre cracked

osr tyre cracked

Pass 10 Jan 2009 34,511 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 34,007 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 33,129 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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D10 NWK is a 1997 Lotus Esprit in Orange with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1997 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 46,303 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 D10 NWK, 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 29 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D10 NWK registered?

D10 NWK is a 1997 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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