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W377 SCL

2000 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,739 mi
Last recorded52,739 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 2000 Lotus Esprit41,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW377 SCL
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 52,739 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 52,738 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2009 48,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 43,325 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 43,325 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 38,110 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 32,590 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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W377 SCL is a 2000 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W377 SCL, 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

How do I check the history of W377 SCL?

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What year was W377 SCL registered?

W377 SCL is a 2000 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 4 May 2000.

Is W377 SCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W377 SCL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W377 SCL have outstanding finance?

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