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T907 RPK

1999 Lotus Esprit

Green Petrol 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

63,589 mi
Last recorded63,589 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Lotus Esprit45,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT907 RPK
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 63,589 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 63,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Fail 28 Nov 2017

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre flat

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

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 6 Oct 2016 56,093 miles

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

Rear tyres both cracking on sidewalls

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2016 56,093 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear tyres both cracking on sidewalls

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2015 51,745 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 51,743 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 51,714 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 5 Jun 2014 51,713 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 28 May 2013 51,217 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2013 51,212 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 51,199 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 50,158 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 49,010 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 45,974 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 45,304 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 39,980 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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T907 RPK is a 1999 Lotus Esprit in Green with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T907 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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T907 RPK is a 1999 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 11 June 1999.

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