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V707 HDW

1999 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

20,866 mi
Last recorded20,866 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Lotus Esprit45,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV707 HDW
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 20,866 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 19,615 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 18,917 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 18,014 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 17,406 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 17,314 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 16,370 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2012 16,102 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 16,102 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 14,823 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 14,028 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 118,758 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 9,362 miles

Vehical has had a front end fitted in the past and pipe work and cables not in usual places

Pass 11 Aug 2006 8,918 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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V707 HDW is a 1999 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 V707 HDW, 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 V707 HDW registered?

V707 HDW is a 1999 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 12 October 1999.

Is V707 HDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V707 HDW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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