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W108 TPW

2000 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,717 mi
Last recorded63,717 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Lotus Esprit41,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW108 TPW
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 63,717 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 61,803 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 61,794 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 58,801 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 58,798 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 55,300 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 51,567 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 48,957 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 45,559 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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W108 TPW is a 2000 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W108 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.

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How do I check the history of W108 TPW?

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What year was W108 TPW registered?

W108 TPW is a 2000 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 15 June 2000.

Is W108 TPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W108 TPW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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