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A110 TUS

1997 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

28,829 mi
Last recorded28,829 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Lotus Esprit46,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA110 TUS
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 28,829 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 28,601 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 28,566 miles

Emissions unable to be completed severe missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded at rear (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 28,327 miles

oil leak from rear diff area

Pass 21 Jul 2022 27,477 miles

oil leak from rear diff area

Fail 15 Jul 2022 27,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

oil leak from rear diff area

Pass 16 Jul 2021 27,169 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 27,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 26,963 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 26,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 26,732 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 26,570 miles

All tyre deteriorated and cracking on outer sidewalls (No cords visible at time of test)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 26,564 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

All tyre deteriorated and cracking on outer sidewalls (No cords visible at time of test)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 26,451 miles

all four tyres perished

Fail 5 Sep 2016 26,439 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

all four tyres perished

Pass 26 Mar 2015 26,372 miles

all four tyres perishing

Pass 6 Mar 2014 26,104 miles

all 4 tyres cracking on outer sidewalls.

offside catalytic coverter rattling.

Pass 1 Mar 2013 25,851 miles

all four tyres perishing

wiper blade smearing

Pass 8 Mar 2011 24,703 miles

all 4 tyres starting to perish.

rear discs pitted.

Pass 10 Nov 2009 23,466 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Oct 2009 23,466 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2008 23,437 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 22,880 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jul 2007 22,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 22,031 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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A110 TUS is a 1997 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1997 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 46,303 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A110 TUS, 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 29 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A110 TUS registered?

A110 TUS is a 1997 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is A110 TUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A110 TUS shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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