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T30 ESP

1999 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

80,904 mi
Last recorded80,904 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Lotus Esprit45,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT30 ESP
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 80,904 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 80,154 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 79,804 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 79,162 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 79,160 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 77,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement end bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wearing on edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement end bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 76,192 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 71,137 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 70,710 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 66,986 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 24 Jun 2008 61,504 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 53,203 miles

nearside cat rattles

Pass 14 Jun 2006 47,829 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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T30 ESP is a 1999 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 T30 ESP, 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

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What year was T30 ESP registered?

T30 ESP is a 1999 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is T30 ESP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T30 ESP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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