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WV02 KGU

2002 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,968 mi
Last recorded15,968 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Lotus Esprit27,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 KGU
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 15,968 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 15,958 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Misses screen (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Coolant loss at hoses near steering rack area

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Wing mirror glass not present at time of test

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 15,958 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Bumper damage/sharp edge has been covered with tape for retest

Fail 14 Jan 2016

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper area (6.1.C.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating Both front (3.7.B.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear service brake recorded at 23% (3.7.B.5b)

rear brakes fluctuate slightly

Pass 31 Jan 2008 15,517 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 13,629 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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WV02 KGU is a 2002 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WV02 KGU, 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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What year was WV02 KGU registered?

WV02 KGU is a 2002 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 29 May 2002.

Is WV02 KGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV02 KGU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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