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T713 JLA

1999 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,193 mi
Last recorded74,193 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Lotus Esprit45,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT713 JLA
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2014 74,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 61,560 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 50,643 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 50,035 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 49,247 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 45,870 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 44,621 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 42,064 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 41,383 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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T713 JLA is a 1999 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 T713 JLA, 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 T713 JLA registered?

T713 JLA is a 1999 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T713 JLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T713 JLA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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