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P529 DBV

1997 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,737 mi
Last recorded28,737 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Lotus Esprit46,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP529 DBV
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2024 28,737 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 28,697 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 28,445 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 27,608 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 26,296 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 25,371 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 24,010 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 23,985 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside 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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P529 DBV is a 1997 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P529 DBV, 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 P529 DBV registered?

P529 DBV is a 1997 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P529 DBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P529 DBV shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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