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V8 SLD

2002 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

18,139 mi
Last recorded18,139 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Lotus Esprit27,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 SLD
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 18,139 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 17,772 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both fronts. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 17,482 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coolant / Anti-freeze leaking.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded ( Light corrosion. ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 17,171 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 16,896 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre & some age cracking ()

Pass 9 May 2018 16,528 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 16,046 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 14,979 miles

front windscreen wiper poor on screen

nail/screw in o/s rear tyre

rear tyres starting to wear low on inner edges

Pass 2 Jun 2010 13,143 miles

both headlights are a little low

coolant leak from front of vehicle

low coolant warning light on

rear brake pads appear to be wearing low

Fail 2 Jun 2010 13,143 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both headlights are a little low

coolant leak from front of vehicle

low coolant warning light on

rear brake pads appear to be wearing low

Pass 30 Apr 2009 12,394 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 11,224 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 May 2006 9,045 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 SLD is a 2002 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 SLD, 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.

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V8 SLD is a 2002 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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