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B20 TES

1999 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,751 mi
Last recorded14,751 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Lotus Esprit45,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 TES
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2025 14,751 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 14,196 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 13,785 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 13,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 13,075 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 12,328 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 10,874 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 10,725 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 10,399 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 10,168 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 10,000 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 9,851 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 9,173 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 89,662 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 8,735 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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B20 TES is a 1999 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B20 TES, 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

How do I check the history of B20 TES?

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What year was B20 TES registered?

B20 TES is a 1999 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 25 October 1999.

Is B20 TES safe to buy?

The MOT history for B20 TES shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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