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M196 PRA

1994 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,087 mi
Last recorded65,087 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1994 Lotus Esprit60,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM196 PRA
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 65,087 miles

Nearside rear parking brake low effort

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2024 62,462 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 59,580 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 57,527 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear cracking perished tearing age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear cracking perished tearing age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2015 57,509 miles

all 4 x tyres have slight cracking to sidewalls and tread

both rear metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 31 May 2013 56,158 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 54,990 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres perished

Fail 29 Feb 2012 54,990 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres perished

Pass 7 Feb 2011 53,710 miles

OSF Outer Headlamp Cracked Not Affecting Beam Pattern.

Rear Control Arm Bushes Starting To Perish.

Slight Corrosion To Front To Rear Fuel Lines.

Slight Corrosion To Rear Brake Pipes.

Fail 7 Feb 2011 53,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OSF Outer Headlamp Cracked Not Affecting Beam Pattern.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Control Arm Bushes Starting To Perish.

Slight Corrosion To Front To Rear Fuel Lines.

Slight Corrosion To Rear Brake Pipes.

Pass 11 Feb 2009 53,031 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 53,031 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 52,740 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 50,468 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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M196 PRA is a 1994 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1994 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 60,102 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M196 PRA, 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 32 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M196 PRA is a 1994 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 4 November 1994.

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