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T1 JAT

2000 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,664 mi
Last recorded10,664 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Lotus Esprit41,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT1 JAT
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 22 May 2024 10,664 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 10,423 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 10,093 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 9,783 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 9,325 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 8,752 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 8,286 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 8,104 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 8,036 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 8,004 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 7,730 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 6,796 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 6,144 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 5,171 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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T1 JAT is a 2000 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 T1 JAT, 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 T1 JAT registered?

T1 JAT is a 2000 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 16 June 2000.

Is T1 JAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T1 JAT shows 14 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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