MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,342 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
condition both rear brake disc's BORDERLINE
condition n/s seat belt stalk
corrosion n/s/f brake pipe BORDERLINE
corrosion o/s/f brake pipe
corrosion on fuel pipes
exhaust tone
movement in n/s/r wheel bearing
oil leak on engine
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
condition both rear brake disc's BORDERLINE
condition n/s seat belt stalk
corrosion n/s/f brake pipe BORDERLINE
corrosion o/s/f brake pipe
corrosion on fuel pipes
exhaust tone
movement in n/s/r wheel bearing
oil leak on engine
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Nearside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
corrosion on rear brake disc's
exhaust tone
n/s/r tyre 1.6mm just legal
security of wiper
wear on front brake disc's
corrosion on rear brake disc's
exhaust tone
n/s/r tyre 1.6mm just legal
security of wiper
wear on front brake disc's
Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
corrosion on rear brake disc's borderline
Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
corrosion on rear brake disc's borderline
o/s/f tyre only just legal
security of wiper blade
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H13 TUS is a 1997 Lotus Esprit in Grey with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 H13 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 H13 TUS registered?
H13 TUS is a 1997 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 24 February 1997.
Is H13 TUS safe to buy?
The MOT history for H13 TUS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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