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S606 DEH

1999 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

62,250 mi
Last recorded62,250 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Lotus Esprit45,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS606 DEH
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 62,250 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 61,665 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 59,706 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 59,700 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 59,666 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 57,944 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 57,552 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 57,542 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases System at join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear reflector missing Both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System at join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 55,702 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 54,976 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 54,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 54,005 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 53,724 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 53,252 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 53,231 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 52,155 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 49,879 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 44,737 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 42,113 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 38,364 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 34,245 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 29,039 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 25,285 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 18,782 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 14,708 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 14,090 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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S606 DEH is a 1999 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 S606 DEH, 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 S606 DEH registered?

S606 DEH is a 1999 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S606 DEH safe to buy?

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