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T911 ONG

1999 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,612 mi
Last recorded68,612 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 Lotus Esprit45,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT911 ONG
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2009 68,612 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 59,750 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

advise switch faces missing.

Pass 3 Feb 2006 49,187 miles

advise rear brake pads n/s and o/s wearing low.

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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T911 ONG is a 1999 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T911 ONG, 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 T911 ONG registered?

T911 ONG is a 1999 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 16 July 1999.

Is T911 ONG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T911 ONG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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