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P638 ONO

1997 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,621 mi
Last recorded22,621 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Lotus Esprit46,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP638 ONO
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 7 Feb 2025 22,621 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 22,155 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 21,799 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 20,865 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 20,793 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 20,744 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 20,724 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 20,498 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 20,010 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 18 Jan 2011 19,210 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 18,116 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 17,992 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 17,538 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 16,418 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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P638 ONO is a 1997 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P638 ONO, 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 P638 ONO registered?

P638 ONO is a 1997 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P638 ONO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P638 ONO shows 14 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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