MOT Status
ValidMileage
83,642 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded going to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 285/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded going to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
All tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Rear disc corroded on inner face
Oil leak right hand side of engine ()
all tyres worn on inner edges
Central Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear tyres wearing on inner edge
oil leak
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V8 PLC is a 2001 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
Across all 2001 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 33,900 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 PLC, 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 25 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was V8 PLC registered?
V8 PLC is a 2001 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 5 February 2001.
Is V8 PLC safe to buy?
The MOT history for V8 PLC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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