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V78 SBW

2000 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,310 mi
Last recorded55,310 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2009
Typical for 2000 Lotus Esprit41,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV78 SBW
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2009 55,310 miles

rear wheel bearings have slight play.

Pass 16 Aug 2008 52,842 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 49,354 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 45,443 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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V78 SBW is a 2000 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 V78 SBW, 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 V78 SBW registered?

V78 SBW is a 2000 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 14 January 2000.

Is V78 SBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V78 SBW shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V78 SBW have outstanding finance?

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