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V8 NCG

2002 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,816 mi
Last recorded25,816 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Esprit27,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 NCG
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 25,816 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 25,300 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 25,261 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 25,127 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 24,988 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 24,736 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 24,242 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 23,728 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Sep 2012 23,496 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Sep 2011 23,025 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 23,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 21,596 miles

emissions first test failed

rear tyre treads inner edges wearing low

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 18 Sep 2009 21,349 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 21,347 miles

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

THIS CAR IS OVERHEATING BADLY SO CAN NOT CHECK EMISSION PROPLEY

Pass 11 Sep 2008 20,247 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 19,305 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 19,238 miles

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 Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2005 19,238 miles

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 Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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)

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 NCG is a 2002 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 27,592 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NCG, 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 24 years old, this Lotus Esprit is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V8 NCG registered?

V8 NCG is a 2002 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is V8 NCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 NCG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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