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T511 RPK

1999 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,736 mi
Last recorded57,736 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Lotus Esprit45,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT511 RPK
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 57,736 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 57,120 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 56,777 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 56,102 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 55,385 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 55,385 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 54,463 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 54,247 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 53,831 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 48,293 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

unevern wear on front tyres

wiper blade split on ends

Pass 25 Jan 2007 48,293 miles

Oil leak

unevern wear on front tyres

wiper blade split on ends

Pass 27 Jan 2006 44,134 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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T511 RPK is a 1999 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 T511 RPK, 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 T511 RPK registered?

T511 RPK is a 1999 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 17 May 1999.

Is T511 RPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T511 RPK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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