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V8 GFB

2000 Lotus Esprit

Gold Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

36,359 mi
Last recorded36,359 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Esprit41,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 GFB
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 36,359 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 35,733 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 35,721 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 33,798 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2021 33,424 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 32,864 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 32,826 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 29,887 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 29,887 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 26,520 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 26,004 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 24,552 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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V8 GFB is a 2000 Lotus Esprit in Gold with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 V8 GFB, 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 V8 GFB registered?

V8 GFB is a 2000 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 17 November 2000.

Is V8 GFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 GFB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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