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T334 ERA

1999 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,461 mi
Last recorded21,461 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Lotus Esprit45,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT334 ERA
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 21,461 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 21,268 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 21,226 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 21,155 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 21,135 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 19,991 miles

o/s engine mount bolt loose

Pass 11 Jun 2016 18,797 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 18,485 miles

parking brake low effort

Pass 26 May 2012 18,297 miles

park brake poor

Pass 7 May 2011 18,074 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 18,074 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 18,063 miles

both aims on maximum height coolant leak

Fail 29 Feb 2008 18,055 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 17,671 miles

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

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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T334 ERA is a 1999 Lotus Esprit in White with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T334 ERA, 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 T334 ERA registered?

T334 ERA is a 1999 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 21 July 1999.

Is T334 ERA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T334 ERA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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