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V386 GAW

1999 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

61,635 mi
Last recorded61,635 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Lotus Esprit45,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV386 GAW
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 61,635 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 61,277 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 60,179 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 58,975 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 58,975 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 57,934 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 57,774 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 57,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fog light switch sticks

front tyres starting to crack

Pass 15 Feb 2011 56,480 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake discs are slightley pitted

Pass 19 Feb 2010 54,132 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 52,614 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 50,473 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 47,922 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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V386 GAW is a 1999 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 V386 GAW, 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 V386 GAW registered?

V386 GAW is a 1999 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V386 GAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V386 GAW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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