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T329 JCL

1999 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

78,735 mi
Last recorded78,735 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Lotus Esprit45,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT329 JCL
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 78,735 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 78,598 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 78,225 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 77,508 miles

Front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 18 Mar 2021 76,203 miles

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

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

Passenger front seat securing nuts at underside of vehicle are corroded badly

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres across tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 76,194 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Passenger front seat securing nuts at underside of vehicle are corroded badly

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres across tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 75,668 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 73,500 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 72,439 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 70,733 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 68,945 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 66,750 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 64,597 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 64,437 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 61,452 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 56,965 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 52,487 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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T329 JCL is a 1999 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 T329 JCL, 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 T329 JCL registered?

T329 JCL is a 1999 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 2 March 1999.

Is T329 JCL safe to buy?

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