1996 Lotus Esprit S4S

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Lotus Fanatic

Original Poster:

6 posts

11 months

NeilPot

76 posts

123 months

Tuesday 12th December 2023
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Can you please add pics of the underside of the car showing suspension etc?

NeilPot

76 posts

123 months

Tuesday 12th December 2023
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What is the correct number plate, the one posted J50 OND doesn’t come up with GOVT mot Check.

Matt Dell

3,249 posts

162 months

PH TEAM

Wednesday 13th December 2023
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NeilPot said:
What is the correct number plate, the one posted J50 OND doesn’t come up with GOVT mot Check.
Hi Neil, The MOT data has now been added to the listing.

PistonHeads

25 posts

291 months

PH TEAM

Thursday 14th December 2023
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Please note that our data provider had returned the wrong number of previous owners for this car. We have now updated the auction listing to reflect the correct number, as shown on the V5 document.

Stonic

170 posts

155 months

Saturday 23rd December 2023
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Can you confirm the registration number. As per image J50OND come up as invalid.

Jim299

1 posts

11 months

Thursday 28th December 2023
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NeilPot said:
Can you please add pics of the underside of the car showing suspension etc?
Yes I would also like to see any underside photos. Many thanks.

Berkshire61

1 posts

10 months

Tuesday 2nd January
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Is it possible to view this car in person before the auction? Apologies if I have posted this question in the wrong place.

Lotus Fanatic

Original Poster:

6 posts

11 months

Wednesday 3rd January
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Yes you can view the car at a convenient date and time for us both. My availability is limited as I work full time however I do have some flexibility to WFH . Car is in Suffolk.

PistonHeads

25 posts

291 months

PH TEAM

Thursday 4th January
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NeilPot said:
Can you please add pics of the underside of the car showing suspension etc?
There are a number of underside photos in the exterior photo gallery showing suspension components. If you would like to see more of the car, we'd recommend arranging a viewing to see it in person.

NeilPot said:
What is the correct number plate, the one posted J50 OND doesn’t come up with GOVT mot Check.
The car has now been reverted to its original plate, N685 LEX.

Berkshire61 said:
Is it possible to view this car in person before the auction? Apologies if I have posted this question in the wrong place.
To arrange a viewing, please click through to the seller's profile ( link here) and use the "Email Me" function to arrange a viewing privately.

911stu

648 posts

220 months

Thursday 4th January
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Lovely car, but I was hoping only one light popped up for comedy value when they said about putting the lights on!!!
Seriously though, good luck with the sale .

Steve loves Esprit

85 posts

54 months

Friday 5th January
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Can you please confirm that the engine is original
(as in owner book: LN 910951129140)

I am just asking because the chargecooler-plate is not original on this car. But looks same condition as the rest of the engine.
Thanks!

It should be like this, Lotus-sport:

Lotus Fanatic

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6 posts

11 months

Saturday 6th January
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Yes .The engine is original.
This is an S4S not a Sport.

GordonF430

197 posts

222 months

Saturday 13th January
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Hi
Any idea as to what is causing the oil leak mentioned in the MOT reports?

Lotus Fanatic

Original Poster:

6 posts

11 months

Saturday 13th January
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Hi
I note that a small oil leak mentioned on MOT but not excessive.

However it doesn't burn oil,and there are no traces of oil on the driveway after been parked .

It has recently been checked by GST performance Lotus Specialists who didn't mention it.

Rob188

3 posts

31 months

Sunday 14th January
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Do you know where the oil is present / leaking from? I understand that there is no oil on the driveway but for this to be mentioned on the MOT, there must be some oil present somewhere.

Could you ask GST if they inspected this area during the service and have any information? They may not have mentioned it to you but they may still have some information.

You mentioned a driveway in your previous message. Has the car been kept outside?

Lotus Fanatic

Original Poster:

6 posts

11 months

Sunday 14th January
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I do not know and can not see any oil leak.
As per numerous photos in the listing the engine bay all looks dry.
GST are not open today ,be assured this car has always had whatever it needed.
If any action was needed following the MOT Gerald would have carried it out .
Under my ownership this car has spent most of its life inside and under cover.You can see from invoices from Statton Motors that they stored it when I was overseas.
Again since lockdown the car has been stored inside and under cover.
It has been on my drive this week in case someone wanted to inspect it,and I hope to have a little drive this afternoon.
In my opinion this car is not suitable for street parking.

Bombshellpara

1 posts

23 months

Sunday 14th January
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Would you consider an exchage of my 2004 Carrara 4s Tiptronic , MOT TILL Dember 2024, £10,000 spent on new rads and breaks , 74,000 mile and invoices for works carried out. I have owned this car for ten years.

Iain

Lotus Fanatic

Original Poster:

6 posts

11 months

Sunday 14th January
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Thank you for the offer however I am not interested

GordonF430

197 posts

222 months

Monday 15th January
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Hi Lotus Fantatic

I won the auction, and have been trying to contact PH as I havent had any emails telling me yet how to get in touch with you etc although they have billed my credit card for their sales fee.

Just to let you know I am trying and a genuine buyer!

Look forward to chatting to you in due course to arrnage payment & collection etc.

Best wishes


Andy
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