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V8 GTK

1999 Lotus Esprit

Grey Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

42,977 mi
Last recorded42,977 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Lotus Esprit45,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 GTK
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 42,977 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 42,061 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 40,167 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 39,175 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 39,047 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 May 2021 38,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 38,659 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2019 38,381 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 38,142 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 37,749 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 37,355 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 37,061 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 36,914 miles

Nearside front tyre splitting

Pass 7 Jun 2013 36,464 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 35,963 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coolant level low

front and rear number plate lettering has a slight carbon affect at close viewing

ice blue lamps fitted on front

Pass 13 Jun 2011 35,154 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 Jun 2011 35,154 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Jun 2010 34,340 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 34,304 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 33,325 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 33,325 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 6 Jun 2008 31,940 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edgers

Pass 6 Jun 2007 30,782 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 28,672 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 27,585 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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V8 GTK is a 1999 Lotus Esprit in Grey with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 V8 GTK, 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 V8 GTK registered?

V8 GTK is a 1999 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 11 November 1999.

Is V8 GTK safe to buy?

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