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B9 ROG

2000 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,118 mi
Last recorded26,118 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Lotus Esprit41,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 ROG
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2023 26,118 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 25,738 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 25,313 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 24,893 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 24,162 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 23,280 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 22,552 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 21,095 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 20,560 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 19,676 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 18,499 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 17,115 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 15,798 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 147,462 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 12,351 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2007 11,914 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 119,035 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2005 11,232 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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B9 ROG is a 2000 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 B9 ROG, 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

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What year was B9 ROG registered?

B9 ROG is a 2000 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is B9 ROG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B9 ROG shows 18 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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