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P630 DAU

1997 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,601 mi
Last recorded52,601 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Lotus Esprit46,303 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP630 DAU
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 52,601 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 51,848 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 50,768 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leaking from oil cooler housing pipes

Fail 31 Oct 2014 50,768 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leaking from oil cooler housing pipes

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 46,794 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 42,085 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 38,026 miles

Rear brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front suspension heavy surface corrosion at offside

offside front and nearside rear tyres have inner edge wear and are near limit advise on checking steering geometry

Pass 24 Feb 2006 34,996 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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P630 DAU is a 1997 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P630 DAU, 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 P630 DAU registered?

P630 DAU is a 1997 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P630 DAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P630 DAU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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