MOT Status
ValidMileage
53,016 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs rusty and pitted ,lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front suspension corroded
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs rusty and pitted ,lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front suspension corroded
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front suspension corroded
Nearside Rear drive shaft oil seal weeping
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lambda sensor needs attention
Windscreen washers weak
Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive water leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lamda sensor needs attention
NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INSIDE
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INSIDE
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
head lamps coorroded
n/s front tyre worn on inner edge
All coil springs slightly corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
All coil springs slightly corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L99 TUS is a 1996 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
Across all 1996 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 48,465 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 L99 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 30 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was L99 TUS registered?
L99 TUS is a 1996 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 26 April 1996.
Is L99 TUS safe to buy?
The MOT history for L99 TUS shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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