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V8 PLC

2001 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

83,642 mi
Last recorded83,642 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Esprit33,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 PLC
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 83,642 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 82,971 miles

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))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 82,971 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 82,547 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 81,880 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 81,053 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 80,026 miles

All tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Nov 2019 78,436 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 78,215 miles

Nearside Rear disc corroded on inner face

Oil leak right hand side of engine ()

all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Apr 2017 75,465 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 75,286 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 72,642 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2015 87,664 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 87,664 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 65,772 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 63,217 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 59,353 miles

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 57,076 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 53,041 miles

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)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 53,041 miles

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 48,758 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 44,400 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 37,403 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 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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V8 PLC is a 2001 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 5 February 2001.

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