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T2 ADM

1999 Lotus Esprit

Purple Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

72,861 mi
Last recorded72,861 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Lotus Esprit45,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT2 ADM
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 72,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 72,861 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 71,877 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 71,420 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 71,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 68,734 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 68,733 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 66,360 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 66,360 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both sides of exhausts by cat has minor exhaust leaks (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 65,508 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 61,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Chipped (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 61,489 miles

Nearside Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Chipped (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 61,487 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine MIL light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking fuel tank leaking osr (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both headlamp reflectors starting to rust (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust leak from exhaust joint nsr (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output headlamp glass lens cracked/chipped (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear no plate seperating (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 55,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 50,935 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 46,381 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 43,820 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 42,477 miles

both front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 6 Nov 2013 41,793 miles

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)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Oct 2012 41,097 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Oct 2011 39,848 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 38,745 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 36,955 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 35,902 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 34,098 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 34,037 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 May 2006 32,266 miles

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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T2 ADM is a 1999 Lotus Esprit in Purple with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 T2 ADM, 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 T2 ADM registered?

T2 ADM is a 1999 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 5 June 1999.

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