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X279 XNG

2000 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,183 mi
Last recorded17,183 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 2000 Lotus Esprit41,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX279 XNG
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2009 17,183 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 15,189 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 13,534 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 13,534 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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X279 XNG is a 2000 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 X279 XNG, 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 X279 XNG registered?

X279 XNG is a 2000 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 16 October 2000.

Is X279 XNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X279 XNG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X279 XNG have outstanding finance?

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