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V635 MMO

1999 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

51,170 mi
Last recorded51,170 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Lotus Esprit45,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV635 MMO
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 51,170 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 50,389 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 50,057 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 49,597 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 49,095 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 48,449 miles

Nearside Front headlight reflector slight defective main beam

Nearside Front headlight reflector slightly defective dip

Offside Front headlight reflector slightly defective dip

Offside Front headlight reflector slightly defective main beam

Pass 9 Apr 2019 48,220 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective dip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective main bean (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective dip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective main beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 48,220 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective dip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective main bean (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective dip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective main beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 47,442 miles

Both front outer anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Headlamp reflectors deteriorated

Nearside and offside turbo oil supply pipe ferrules in poor condition/corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2017 46,311 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 44,047 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 42,263 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 41,682 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 40,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 40,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 39,762 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 37,353 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 34,916 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 32,216 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 29,332 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 25,841 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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V635 MMO is a 1999 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 V635 MMO, 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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V635 MMO is a 1999 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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