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570 EKL

2000 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests23 (23 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,735 mi
Last recorded61,735 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Esprit41,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration570 EKL
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

23 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2025 61,735 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 61,170 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 61,104 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 60,805 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 60,162 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 58,426 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 58,399 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 57,461 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 55,233 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 52,266 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working

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

Pass 3 May 2017 48,512 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 47,798 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 44,978 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 42,288 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 39,126 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 35,192 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 31,353 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 26,981 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 25,556 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 23,736 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 214,638 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 19,245 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 16,557 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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570 EKL is a 2000 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2000 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 41,306 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 570 EKL, 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 26 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 570 EKL?

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What year was 570 EKL registered?

570 EKL is a 2000 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 8 April 2000.

Is 570 EKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 570 EKL shows 23 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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