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T350 ERA

1999 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,709 mi
Last recorded41,709 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Lotus Esprit45,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT350 ERA
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 41,709 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 39,571 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 38,941 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 38,930 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2023 38,332 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 38,332 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 37,934 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 36,903 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 May 2007 35,753 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

coolant pipe clips corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2005 35,030 miles

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

all tyres wearing low on inner or outer edges

engine turbo componants not connected

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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T350 ERA is a 1999 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 T350 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 T350 ERA registered?

T350 ERA is a 1999 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 18 May 1999.

Is T350 ERA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T350 ERA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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