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V390 EAN

2000 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,006 mi
Last recorded38,006 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Lotus Esprit41,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV390 EAN
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 38,006 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 37,995 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2015 37,976 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

suspension coil springs corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2015 37,976 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

strong advisory that the rear brake discs are corroded

suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2013 36,065 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 35,258 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 35,047 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

strong advisory that the rear brake discs are corroded on inner surfaces

Fail 27 Sep 2011 35,046 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

strong advisory that the rear brake discs are corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 8 Sep 2010 34,496 miles

rear brake discs corroded

very strong advisory that the engine oil filter is corroded and leaking

Fail 13 Jan 2009 31,463 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 24,363 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 21,856 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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V390 EAN is a 2000 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V390 EAN, 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 V390 EAN registered?

V390 EAN is a 2000 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 7 January 2000.

Is V390 EAN safe to buy?

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