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K300 LOT

1993 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,878 mi
Last recorded96,878 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 1993 Lotus Esprit63,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK300 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 96,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower slight weep from hudraulic pipe

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 96,323 miles

n/s front wheel, and n/s + o/s tyres have been fouling on o/s inner wheel arch and suspension ,when on full lock

Pass 2 Aug 2018 96,243 miles

tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 5 Apr 2017 96,224 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 95,127 miles

windscreen washers require attention

Fail 15 Apr 2015 94,568 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 94,568 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 93,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2014 93,494 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 92,908 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wipers poor

Pass 4 Apr 2012 92,277 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wiper blade poor

Pass 5 Apr 2011 91,348 miles

n/s/f headlamp is slightly dim

rear brake discs are in a poor condition

Pass 13 Aug 2009 87,676 miles

Exhaust tailpipe contacting on rear valance

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Aug 2009 87,676 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Exhaust tailpipe contacting on rear valance

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2008 81,682 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle battery insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2007

tyre rubbing against water pipe

Fail 20 Feb 2006 81,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 81,227 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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K300 LOT is a 1993 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1993 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 63,105 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 K300 LOT, 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 33 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K300 LOT registered?

K300 LOT is a 1993 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 6 July 1993.

Is K300 LOT safe to buy?

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