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880 YKR

1999 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,045 mi
Last recorded35,045 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Lotus Esprit45,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration880 YKR
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 35,045 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 34,133 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2023 33,279 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 32,183 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 31,832 miles
Pass 19 May 2019 31,676 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 31,629 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2016 31,042 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 30,525 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 29,785 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 29,785 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 28,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 28,174 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 26,708 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 22,455 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 20,969 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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880 YKR is a 1999 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 880 YKR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 880 YKR registered?

880 YKR is a 1999 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 2 June 1999.

Is 880 YKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 880 YKR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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