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L110 TUS

1999 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

41,409 mi
Last recorded41,409 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Lotus Esprit45,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL110 TUS
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2026 41,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2025 41,296 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges,

Pass 6 Jun 2024 40,657 miles

Nearside Front wearing on inner edge

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 May 2024 40,657 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front wearing on inner edge

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2018 40,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tyre low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner vedge of tyre low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tyre low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 40,481 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 40,289 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 40,177 miles

front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

side lamp switch is faulty

Pass 21 Jun 2012 40,029 miles

Bothfront tyres are wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2011 39,776 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 39,566 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 38,923 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 38,440 miles

all brake discs are corroded on inner faces

Pass 15 May 2007 37,599 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

turbo water pipes corroded.

Fail 9 May 2006 36,470 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 May 2006 36,470 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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L110 TUS is a 1999 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L110 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 27 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L110 TUS registered?

L110 TUS is a 1999 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is L110 TUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L110 TUS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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