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J888 TSC

1999 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

35,242 mi
Last recorded35,242 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Lotus Esprit45,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 TSC
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 35,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective main beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective main beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 33,530 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 33,407 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 33,407 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 32,914 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 32,382 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 31,049 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 30,649 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 30,631 miles

Cracks in both front tyre treads. No cords exposed at this time.

Fail 29 Jul 2013 30,631 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Cracks in both front tyre treads. No cords exposed at this time.

Pass 25 Jul 2012 30,517 miles

Both front tyres have cracks in tread. No cords visible at this time.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp remains on after use.

Fail 24 Jul 2012 30,517 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres have cracks in tread. No cords visible at this time.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp remains on after use.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 29,641 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 29,404 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 29,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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J888 TSC is a 1999 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 J888 TSC, 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 J888 TSC registered?

J888 TSC is a 1999 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is J888 TSC safe to buy?

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