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T332 JCL

1999 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Lotus Esprit45,289 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT332 JCL
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024
Pass 29 Aug 2023

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2022
Fail 10 Aug 2022

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety Turbo leak. (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2021 14,999 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 8,850 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 22,115 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 8 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 8 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 May 2016 105,276 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013

Centre stop lamp not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 96,746 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 96,746 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 94,609 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 92,098 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 67,132 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 40,229 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 34,395 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2006 34,389 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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T332 JCL is a 1999 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T332 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 T332 JCL registered?

T332 JCL is a 1999 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 27 April 1999.

Is T332 JCL safe to buy?

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