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RG 8010

2001 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

41,502 mi
Last recorded41,502 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Lotus Esprit33,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG 8010
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 41,502 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 41,336 miles

All tyres wearing on edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 41,109 miles

All tyres wearing low on inner edges.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 40,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to all suspension coil springs.

Pass 8 Apr 2021 40,025 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant low

Pass 26 Jul 2019 39,589 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 39,589 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 38,745 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 36,619 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 34,948 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 34,948 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2010 33,211 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 33,211 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in nearside and offside track rod inner joints (steering rack]

Pass 13 Mar 2009 32,776 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 32,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 28,344 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 28,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 25,822 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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RG 8010 is a 2001 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2001 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 33,900 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 RG 8010, 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 25 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RG 8010 registered?

RG 8010 is a 2001 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 23 April 2001.

Is RG 8010 safe to buy?

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