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T80 ESP

1999 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

42,395 mi
Last recorded42,395 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Lotus Esprit45,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT80 ESP
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 42,395 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 42,304 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 42,240 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 42,173 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 42,118 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 42,041 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 41,955 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 41,861 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 41,787 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 41,716 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 41,489 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 41,489 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 41,312 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 40,886 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 40,739 miles

no spacific match found for lambda reading passed and advised

Fail 23 Jul 2012 40,739 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

no spacific match found for lambda reading passed and advised

Pass 22 Jul 2011 40,471 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 40,309 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 39,646 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 39,297 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 38,765 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 37,808 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 36,681 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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T80 ESP is a 1999 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 T80 ESP, 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 T80 ESP?

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What year was T80 ESP registered?

T80 ESP is a 1999 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 16 June 1999.

Is T80 ESP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T80 ESP shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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