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K300 ROB

1993 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

78,095 mi
Last recorded78,095 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Lotus Esprit63,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 78,095 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 75,409 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 72,703 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 70,450 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 69,575 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 69,574 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 68,805 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 67,126 miles

Front Inner both tyres have irregular wear

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Mar 2018 65,611 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 63,558 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 62,031 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 60,891 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 58,931 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 58,019 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 56,848 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 54,874 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 52,487 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 49,991 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 47,813 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 44,628 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 42,455 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 ROB is a 1993 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 K300 ROB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K300 ROB?

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What year was K300 ROB registered?

K300 ROB is a 1993 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 5 January 1993.

Is K300 ROB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K300 ROB shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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