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T3 RGJ

1999 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 1974cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,819 mi
Last recorded58,819 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Lotus Esprit45,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT3 RGJ
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 58,819 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 58,389 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 58,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge on inner sidewall. 215/40 ZR17 83Y Goodyear Eagle F1. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension components show light to moderate corrosion, advise to monitor.

Pass 4 Sep 2023 58,121 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension components show light to moderate corrosion, advise to monitor.

Pass 5 Sep 2022 57,860 miles

Front suspension of vehicle shows light corrosion, advise to monitor

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension of vehicle shows light corrosion, advise to monitor

Pass 7 Sep 2021 57,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 57,200 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 57,005 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 56,178 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 55,779 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 55,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 55,402 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 54,390 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 53,393 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 52,717 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 51,124 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 50,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 45,289 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 44,490 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 43,882 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 42,504 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 41,501 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 39,794 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 36,250 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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T3 RGJ is a 1999 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T3 RGJ, 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 T3 RGJ registered?

T3 RGJ is a 1999 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T3 RGJ safe to buy?

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