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T251 EDP

1999 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

51,390 mi
Last recorded51,390 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Lotus Esprit45,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT251 EDP
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 51,390 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 51,290 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 51,174 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 51,128 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 50,927 miles

Engine oil leak at sump area

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both with cuts on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyres both wearing low on inside edge

Pass 6 Jul 2020 50,839 miles

Both rear tyres wearing heavy on inside edges

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 50,758 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 50,646 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017
Pass 4 Jul 2016

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rusty

Fail 23 Jun 2016

Nearside Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rusty

Pass 19 Jun 2015

Nearside Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust has is heavily corroded

water in nsr light unit

Pass 4 Jul 2014 49,645 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rusty

water in nsr light unit

Pass 11 Jun 2013 49,075 miles

heavy rust to exhaust

Pass 22 Jun 2012 48,214 miles

heavy rust to exhaust /

Pass 21 Jun 2011 47,837 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 47,837 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 47,512 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 46,488 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2008 45,945 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 45,117 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 43,741 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 43,738 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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T251 EDP is a 1999 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 T251 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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What year was T251 EDP registered?

T251 EDP is a 1999 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 18 June 1999.

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