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Y208 LGM

2001 Lotus Esprit

Grey Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

27,124 mi
Last recorded27,124 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Esprit33,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY208 LGM
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 27,124 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 26,910 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 26,671 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipe that goes through sub frame to each tank, starting to corrode

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pump end of power steering pipes starting to corrode (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2024 26,596 miles

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative offside indicators not flashing when hazards are activated (4.4.1 (e))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipe that goes through sub frame to each tank, starting to corrode

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pump end of power steering pipes starting to corrode (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 26,293 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 25,927 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 25,142 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 24,881 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 24,590 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 24,301 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 23,539 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 23,147 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 22,010 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 21,452 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 20,714 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 20,475 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 19,652 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 18,479 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2009 17,334 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 17,334 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 16,224 miles

two small stone chips in zone b

Pass 15 Jun 2007 14,829 miles

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

wiper blade getting weak

Pass 18 May 2006 130,332 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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Y208 LGM is a 2001 Lotus Esprit in Grey with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2001 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 33,900 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 Y208 LGM, 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 25 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y208 LGM registered?

Y208 LGM is a 2001 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 24 March 2001.

Is Y208 LGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y208 LGM shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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