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W103 TPW

2000 Lotus Esprit

Green Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,431 mi
Last recorded63,431 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Lotus Esprit41,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW103 TPW
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2011 63,431 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 63,231 miles

Oil leak

Steering rack niosy.

Pass 14 Jan 2009 63,003 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 62,081 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 60,411 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 58,132 miles

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

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

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

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

coolant leaking

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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W103 TPW is a 2000 Lotus Esprit in Green with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 W103 TPW, 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 W103 TPW registered?

W103 TPW is a 2000 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 14 June 2000.

Is W103 TPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W103 TPW shows 6 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 W103 TPW have outstanding finance?

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