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T363 VHO

1999 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

17,062 mi
Last recorded17,062 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Lotus Esprit45,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT363 VHO
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 17,062 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 17,035 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2025 17,033 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 17,021 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 16,774 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 16,449 miles

Rear Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

front tyres worn/wearing on edges

high level stoplamp inoperative

wiper split

Pass 27 May 2016 16,292 miles
Pass 28 May 2015
Fail 28 May 2015 16,283 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 15,751 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

off side front tyre cut

Fail 3 Jun 2013 15,751 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

off side front tyre cut

Pass 14 Feb 2012 15,505 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 15,505 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 14,998 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 14,492 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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T363 VHO is a 1999 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T363 VHO, 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 T363 VHO registered?

T363 VHO is a 1999 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 14 May 1999.

Is T363 VHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T363 VHO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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