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G2 LOT

1999 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 1974cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,934 mi
Last recorded66,934 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Lotus Esprit45,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 66,934 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 66,001 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 65,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 64,651 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 63,247 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 62,608 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 62,576 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2019 62,338 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 60,195 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 60,195 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 57,792 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 56,231 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 55,323 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 54,503 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 52,626 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 51,400 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 49,642 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 49,630 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 47,407 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 44,203 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres cracking in tread however no cord exposed at time of test

Pass 2 Jul 2008 41,563 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 40,014 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 40,005 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Damp area at nearside front shock absorber.

Front brakes are fluctuating. †Front brakes are out of ballance.

Front tyrea are worn at inner edges.

Rear brake sisc inner faces are poor,

Reduced park brake performance.

Fail 9 Aug 2007 39,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 36,806 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 36,476 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 36,457 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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G2 LOT is a 1999 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 G2 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 G2 LOT registered?

G2 LOT is a 1999 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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