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971 DW

2000 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

57,108 mi
Last recorded57,108 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Esprit41,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration971 DW
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 57,108 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 56,661 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 56,602 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 56,371 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 56,293 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear tie arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 56,269 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Both drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 56,269 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Both drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 55,430 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 55,305 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 55,220 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 54,954 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 54,674 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 54,219 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2012 51,972 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 51,334 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 49,757 miles

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 47,911 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 43,905 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 39,474 miles

slight wear on o/s +n/s/ rear tye bar bushes

Pass 29 Mar 2006 36,479 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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971 DW is a 2000 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 971 DW, 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.

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What year was 971 DW registered?

971 DW is a 2000 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 23 October 2000.

Is 971 DW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 971 DW shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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