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T340 JCL

1999 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

58,260 mi
Last recorded58,260 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Lotus Esprit45,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT340 JCL
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 58,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 57,408 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 57,408 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 56,541 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 55,600 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 55,599 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 54,291 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 53,295 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 53,163 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 52,919 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 52,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 52,088 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 50,945 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 50,218 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 48,797 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 46,998 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 45,992 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 44,221 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 42,864 miles

vehicle has been standing braking results only just met requirements

Pass 29 Sep 2005 41,253 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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T340 JCL is a 1999 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 T340 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 T340 JCL registered?

T340 JCL is a 1999 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 June 1999.

Is T340 JCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T340 JCL shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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