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PPW 306N

1993 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

574 mi
Last recorded574 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 1993 Lotus Esprit63,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPW 306N
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 574 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022
Pass 31 Jan 2018 2,369 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 2,342 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Front wiper blade torn at edges

Pass 15 Aug 2015 887 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 99,824 miles

play in upper steering column bush

Pass 2 Sep 2013 99,325 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2013 99,325 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2012 98,991 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 98,579 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 97,850 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 97,845 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 97,136 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 94,149 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 93,335 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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PPW 306N is a 1993 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1993 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 63,105 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 PPW 306N, 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 33 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PPW 306N registered?

PPW 306N is a 1993 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 24 December 1993.

Is PPW 306N safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPW 306N shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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