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V107 KCL

2000 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Lotus Esprit41,306 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV107 KCL
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022

both front tyres age cracking

Pass 4 Mar 2021

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 28,983 miles

Nearside Front tyre age cracked

Offside Front tyre age cracked

Pass 30 May 2018 28,933 miles

Nearside Front tyre age cracked

Offside Front tyre age cracked

Pass 10 May 2017 28,849 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 28,690 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 28,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 28,613 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 28,435 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 28,435 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 27,366 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 27,046 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 26,383 miles

Front tyres worn close to limit on edges.

Petrol pipes corroding.

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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V107 KCL is a 2000 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 V107 KCL, 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.

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What year was V107 KCL registered?

V107 KCL is a 2000 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 12 January 2000.

Is V107 KCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V107 KCL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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