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T994 VKJ

1999 Lotus Esprit

Purple Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,563 mi
Last recorded50,563 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Lotus Esprit45,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT994 VKJ
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 50,563 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 48,308 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 47,330 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 46,762 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 44,977 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 44,977 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2011 41,930 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 41,779 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

General corrosion on all suspension components

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2009 40,910 miles

All brake hose ferrules corroded

CEntre stop lamp inoperative

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 39,890 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 37,436 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 35,426 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 12 Sep 2006 35,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2005 31,599 miles

both front tyres wearing on egdes

slight exhaust blow at rear exhaust

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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T994 VKJ is a 1999 Lotus Esprit in Purple with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T994 VKJ, 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 T994 VKJ registered?

T994 VKJ is a 1999 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 14 April 1999.

Is T994 VKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T994 VKJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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