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W386 SCL

2000 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,613 mi
Last recorded25,613 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Esprit41,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW386 SCL
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 25,613 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 25,612 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 24,708 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 24,559 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 24,432 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 24,364 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 24,232 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 24,063 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 23,593 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 23,194 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 23,150 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Engine check light on

Pass 23 May 2012 22,643 miles

Centre stop lamp not working.not sure if original equiptment.

Engine check light on

Fail 23 May 2012 22,643 miles

Centre stop lamp not working.not sure if original equiptment.

Engine check light on

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 22,101 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 21,138 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 21,138 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 17,834 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 17,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 May 2007 16,282 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 15,703 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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W386 SCL is a 2000 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W386 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

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What year was W386 SCL registered?

W386 SCL is a 2000 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 16 May 2000.

Is W386 SCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W386 SCL shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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