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7194 KC

1999 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

44,089 mi
Last recorded44,089 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Lotus Esprit45,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7194 KC
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 44,089 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 42,213 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 13 Aug 2024 42,184 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 41,719 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 41,023 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak from transmission / diff.

Pass 22 Apr 2021 40,695 miles

Central Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 40,684 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 40,573 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 40,457 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 40,165 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 39,780 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 39,760 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 39,054 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 39,044 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 38,484 miles

Engine management warning light illuminated

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 37,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 May 2012 35,375 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 32,146 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 31,699 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 29,983 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 28,519 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 26,900 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 24,516 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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7194 KC is a 1999 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1999 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 45,289 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 7194 KC, 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 27 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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7194 KC is a 1999 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for 7194 KC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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