CarVerify

Free Car Check

S769 LER

1999 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 1974cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

55,527 mi
Last recorded55,527 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Lotus Esprit45,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lotus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS769 LER
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,974cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 55,527 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 55,510 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 55,404 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 55,321 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2021 55,163 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4

Nearside Rear surface rust on brake discs

Offside Rear surface rust on brake discs

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 May 2020 55,113 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 55,074 miles

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 8 May 2018 54,558 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 8 May 2018 54,558 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2017 54,255 miles

Both front tyres 13 years old

Both rear tyres 16 years old and wearing on inside edge

Oil leak Slight leak ()

Pass 11 May 2016 53,533 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 53,018 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 52,470 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 52,333 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 51,677 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 50,772 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 50,143 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 48,530 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 47,519 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 46,921 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 44,850 miles

Front anti roll bar ends rusty

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
Full Lotus Esprit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S769 LER is a 1999 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 S769 LER, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S769 LER?

You can check the full history of S769 LER by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S769 LER registered?

S769 LER is a 1999 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 6 January 1999.

Is S769 LER safe to buy?

The MOT history for S769 LER shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S769 LER have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S769 LER. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.