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V9 POG

1999 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

49,812 mi
Last recorded49,812 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Lotus Esprit45,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV9 POG
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 49,812 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 13 Jun 2024 49,350 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 49,341 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 48,865 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 12 May 2023 48,865 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 47,835 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 47,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 46,375 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 45,834 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 45,834 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 44,859 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 43,828 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 43,136 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 42,743 miles

nail to n/s rear tyre

odd size tyres front to rear

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 1 Oct 2013 41,868 miles

offside rear catalitic converter rattling

Pass 24 Sep 2012 40,327 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 39,233 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 37,151 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 35,858 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 33,490 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 31,328 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 27,231 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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V9 POG is a 1999 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 V9 POG, 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 V9 POG registered?

V9 POG is a 1999 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 7 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V9 POG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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