MOT Status
ValidMileage
45,242 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
handbrake just made 16%
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
front anti roll bar bushes perished
front brake discs worn
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T229 EDP is a 1999 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 T229 EDP, 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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How do I check the history of T229 EDP?
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What year was T229 EDP registered?
T229 EDP is a 1999 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 12 June 1999.
Is T229 EDP safe to buy?
The MOT history for T229 EDP shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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