MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,183 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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.
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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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How do I check the history of X279 XNG?
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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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