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T36 EAN

1999 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,672 mi
Last recorded38,672 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Lotus Esprit45,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT36 EAN
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2026 38,672 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 38,200 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 38,194 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 36,787 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 35,802 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 34,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 33,512 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 32,790 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 31,463 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 29,935 miles

slight cut to n/s/f tyre inner wall

Pass 18 Mar 2015 27,217 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 27,150 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 25,645 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 23,542 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 22,438 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 19,574 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 17,350 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 15,152 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 11,212 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 10,796 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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T36 EAN is a 1999 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T36 EAN, 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

How do I check the history of T36 EAN?

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What year was T36 EAN registered?

T36 EAN is a 1999 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 5 March 1999.

Is T36 EAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T36 EAN shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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