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K444 KMM

1999 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

301,000 mi
Last recorded301,000 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Lotus Esprit45,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK444 KMM
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 301,000 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 30,074 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 30,072 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 30,023 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 29,922 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 29,878 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 29,784 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 29,365 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 27,701 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 27,021 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 27,018 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 26,936 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 26,240 miles

Oil leak

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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K444 KMM is a 1999 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K444 KMM, 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

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What year was K444 KMM registered?

K444 KMM is a 1999 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 2 July 1999.

Is K444 KMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K444 KMM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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