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P57 OAH

1996 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

58,202 mi
Last recorded58,202 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 1996 Lotus Esprit48,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP57 OAH
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 58,202 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 55,729 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 55,611 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 54,603 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 49,664 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 49,663 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 47,528 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 47,528 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 43,394 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 41,387 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 41,387 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre has splits to outer wall and worn on inner edge.

Pass 11 Dec 2009 40,045 miles

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

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

slight travel in hand brake lever.

Pass 19 Nov 2007 38,841 miles

slight travel in handbrake lever when operated.

Pass 26 Oct 2006 37,919 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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P57 OAH is a 1996 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1996 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 48,465 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 P57 OAH, 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 30 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P57 OAH registered?

P57 OAH is a 1996 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P57 OAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P57 OAH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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