MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,878 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
tyres slightly worn on edges
windscreen washers require attention
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)
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)
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
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
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
wipers poor
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
wiper blade poor
n/s/f headlamp is slightly dim
rear brake discs are in a poor condition
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
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
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
tyre rubbing against water pipe
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)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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