1997 Lotus Esprit 3.5L Petrol · P39 SNO
1997 Lotus Esprit (3.5L, petrol). First registered 17/04/1997. Recorded mileage 56,199 miles. MOT valid until 07/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ESPRIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,199 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 3506cc
P39 SNO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2026
- 56,199 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P39 SNO Mileage History
- 20/06/202455,517 mi
- 09/07/202555,924 mi+407 mi
- 26/06/202656,199 mi+275 mi
- 29/06/202656,199 mi
Average of roughly 337 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P39 SNO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Lotus Esprit (P39 SNO) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”.
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