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P99 PLH

1996 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 6196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1 mi
Last recorded1 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Lotus Esprit48,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP99 PLH
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,196cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 1 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 1 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 29,998 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 29,998 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front anti roll bar ends show rust mark movement

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P99 PLH is a 1996 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 6,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P99 PLH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P99 PLH?

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What year was P99 PLH registered?

P99 PLH is a 1996 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 7 November 1996.

Is P99 PLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P99 PLH shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P99 PLH have outstanding finance?

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