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T13 WAB

1999 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

72,823 mi
Last recorded72,823 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Lotus Esprit45,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT13 WAB
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc
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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 72,823 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 71,062 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule FRONT AND REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 70,048 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 68,321 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 67,411 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 66,629 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 66,070 miles

general corrosion to suspension and components

Fail 10 Dec 2018 66,057 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

general corrosion to suspension and components

Pass 1 Dec 2017 64,002 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 61,373 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 61,367 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 60,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 57,532 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 55,489 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 55,020 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 52,492 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 49,918 miles

rear discs slightly worn

small chip offside rear wheel

some play in engine mounts

Fail 8 Nov 2011 49,864 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

evidence of front wheels catching arches on full lock. (not now)

rear discs worn

small chip @ offside rear wheel rim

some play in engine mounts

Pass 13 Dec 2010 47,839 miles

front brake discs pitted

gearbox mtgs collapsed

Pass 10 Dec 2009 46,894 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 45,740 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 45,740 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 44,824 miles

Both front tyres inner edges of tread depth at min

Both rear tyres tread depths low

N/S/R tyre has cut in tread

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2006 43,079 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 41,538 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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T13 WAB is a 1999 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

Across all 1999 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 45,289 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 T13 WAB, 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 27 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T13 WAB registered?

T13 WAB is a 1999 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 15 April 1999.

Is T13 WAB safe to buy?

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