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T815 KLE

1999 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

51,686 mi
Last recorded51,686 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Lotus Esprit45,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT815 KLE
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 51,686 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 50,700 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024
Pass 4 Sep 2023 50,001 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 48,947 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 47,225 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 46,910 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 46,906 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Rear Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019
Pass 18 Apr 2018 45,644 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 45,248 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 44,991 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 40,649 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 35,588 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 21,399 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 20,958 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 20,661 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 20,489 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 20,481 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 May 2007 20,115 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 20,060 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 20,059 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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T815 KLE is a 1999 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 T815 KLE, 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

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What year was T815 KLE registered?

T815 KLE is a 1999 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 19 April 1999.

Is T815 KLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T815 KLE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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