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VB03 LOT

2003 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,698 mi
Last recorded7,698 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2006
Typical for 2003 Lotus Esprit18,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVB03 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2006 7,698 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 7,697 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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VB03 LOT is a 2003 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 18,518 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 VB03 LOT, 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 23 years old, this Lotus Esprit is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VB03 LOT registered?

VB03 LOT is a 2003 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 4 April 2003.

Is VB03 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VB03 LOT shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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