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C1 LOT

1999 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 1974cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

24,209 mi
Last recorded24,209 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Lotus Esprit45,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 24,209 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 24,205 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 23,837 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 23,584 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 23,150 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 22,662 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 22,662 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 22,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from exhaust flange joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 21,083 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jan 2019 18,049 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear registration plate slightly delaminated

Pass 16 Jan 2018 16,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 13,898 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 10,658 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 74,103 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 31,777 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 27,936 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 24,342 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 23,897 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 23,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 22,665 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 22,193 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 20,775 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 20,080 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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C1 LOT is a 1999 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 C1 LOT, 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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What year was C1 LOT registered?

C1 LOT is a 1999 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for C1 LOT shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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