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T450 RKR

1999 Lotus Esprit

Orange Petrol 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,133 mi
Last recorded88,133 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Lotus Esprit45,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT450 RKR
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 88,133 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 88,111 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 87,892 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 87,812 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 87,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock Absorber corroded

Pass 1 May 2019 87,590 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front at inner wheel arch area by steering rack (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 86,807 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 86,804 miles

Emissions not tested Tempreture guage reading extremly high, not tested for safety reasons and possible engine damage may occur if vehicle over heats (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake excessively fluctuating Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 86,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush located on lower suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 86,662 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick On insides (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear front hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush located on lower suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Attached to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Puddle of brake fluid below brake mater cylinder area, no visible leaks at time of inspection

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 25% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 83,199 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 83,198 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 84,505 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 82,190 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 82,190 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 78,975 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 76,832 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 76,779 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 76,492 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 74,621 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 72,477 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 72,477 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 68,657 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Jan 2007 65,327 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 61,127 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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T450 RKR is a 1999 Lotus Esprit in Orange with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 T450 RKR, 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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T450 RKR is a 1999 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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