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T339 JCL

1999 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

74,186 mi
Last recorded74,186 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Lotus Esprit45,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT339 JCL
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 74,186 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 73,673 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 73,072 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 72,481 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 21% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 72,481 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 21% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 71,305 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake application is slightly uneven

Fail 20 Jun 2019 71,301 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched In contact with coil spring, possibility of being crushed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating More so at offside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake application is slightly uneven

Pass 13 Jun 2018 69,872 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2016 68,170 miles

All front suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Fail 7 Jul 2016 68,170 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

All front suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 67,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 67,058 miles

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leaking from both oil feed pipe/hose fittings at oil filter housing area

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 66,882 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 66,882 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 66,587 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 66,587 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 65,136 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 60,036 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 55,418 miles

Front top and bottom ball joints and T/Rod ends grease bellows abit perrished and split

Slight corrosion starting at rear metal b/pipes along susp/arms

Pass 27 Apr 2007 50,456 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 50,446 miles

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

Front and rear suspension components getting abit corroded slightly

Pass 9 May 2006 44,651 miles

front brake pads nearing limits of wear

front tyres wearing at edges of tread

rear brake pads nearing limits of wear

slight play at nearside front upper wishbone ball joint

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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T339 JCL is a 1999 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 T339 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.

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What year was T339 JCL registered?

T339 JCL is a 1999 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T339 JCL safe to buy?

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