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V692 JHP

1999 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

46,000 mi
Last recorded46,000 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Lotus Esprit45,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV692 JHP
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 46,000 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 40,176 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 34,931 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 31,947 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 31,463 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 31,442 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 31,414 miles

hydraulic pipe to slave cylinder corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2016 31,402 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 31,044 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear brake efficiency low. Brakes 61% efficient, Passes minimum MOT requirment.

Fail 19 Dec 2014 31,044 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear brake efficiency low. Brakes 61% efficient, Passes minimum MOT requirment.

Pass 12 Dec 2013 28,848 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 26,214 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 24,125 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 23,769 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 22,677 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 21,489 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 19,532 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 17,816 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 15,957 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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V692 JHP is a 1999 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 V692 JHP, 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 V692 JHP registered?

V692 JHP is a 1999 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 4 October 1999.

Is V692 JHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V692 JHP shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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