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L99 TUS

1996 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

53,016 mi
Last recorded53,016 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Lotus Esprit48,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL99 TUS
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 53,016 miles

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))

Fail 18 May 2026 53,014 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 50,000 miles

Front suspension corroded

Nearside Rear drive shaft oil seal weeping

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 50,000 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 50,000 miles

Offside Rear Lambda sensor needs attention

Windscreen washers weak

Pass 9 May 2022 49,225 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive water leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lamda sensor needs attention

Pass 6 May 2021 49,149 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 48,800 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 48,047 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 47,633 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 47,518 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 47,048 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 46,419 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INSIDE

Fail 28 Feb 2014 46,419 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 45,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 45,263 miles

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)

Pass 8 May 2010 44,273 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 41,959 miles

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)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 41,959 miles

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 39,195 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 34,657 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 32,048 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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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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