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T33 TJD

1999 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

48,101 mi
Last recorded48,101 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Lotus Esprit45,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT33 TJD
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 48,101 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated swivel (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 47,722 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 47,132 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tail pipe broken

Pass 16 Nov 2012 45,121 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 22 Mar 2011 42,344 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 38,730 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Jan 2009 34,662 miles

Brakes req bedding in as low performance readings new pads Front and Rear

Pass 10 Jul 2007 33,205 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 30,392 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 30,392 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside 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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T33 TJD is a 1999 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T33 TJD, 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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T33 TJD is a 1999 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T33 TJD safe to buy?

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