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W954 SDV

2000 Lotus Esprit

Green Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

18,948 mi
Last recorded18,948 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2000 Lotus Esprit41,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW954 SDV
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 18,948 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 18,928 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 18,867 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 9,283 miles

Oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2011 3,014 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 3,014 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 54,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s Headlamp cracked

Pass 14 Apr 2009 54,859 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 52,084 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S and N/S Front tyres wearing on inside edges

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 41,192 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 31,001 miles

cats starting to rattle but ok for test

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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W954 SDV is a 2000 Lotus Esprit in Green with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W954 SDV, 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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What year was W954 SDV registered?

W954 SDV is a 2000 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 19 July 2000.

Is W954 SDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W954 SDV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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