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V188 HKY

1999 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,767 mi
Last recorded40,767 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Lotus Esprit45,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV188 HKY
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2017 40,767 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 40,133 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 38,270 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 35,650 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 31,467 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 27,885 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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V188 HKY is a 1999 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V188 HKY, 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 V188 HKY registered?

V188 HKY is a 1999 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V188 HKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V188 HKY shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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