MOT Status
ValidMileage
41,626 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
slight oil leak n/s/f oil cooler joint
Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
front wiperblade starting to spilt
slight oil leak n/s/f oil cooler joint
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RO02 PTX is a 2002 Lotus Esprit in White with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
Across all 2002 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 27,592 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 RO02 PTX, 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 24 years old, this Lotus Esprit is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was RO02 PTX registered?
RO02 PTX is a 2002 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 29 April 2002.
Is RO02 PTX safe to buy?
The MOT history for RO02 PTX shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does RO02 PTX have outstanding finance?
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