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X551 WCH

2000 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,049 mi
Last recorded44,049 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Esprit41,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX551 WCH
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2025 44,049 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 440,123 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 43,871 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 43,269 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 42,241 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 42,237 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 41,910 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 40,620 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 387,718 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 35,225 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 33,455 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 32,466 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 29,587 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 28,371 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 27,029 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 24,689 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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X551 WCH is a 2000 Lotus Esprit in White with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X551 WCH, 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 X551 WCH?

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What year was X551 WCH registered?

X551 WCH is a 2000 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 6 September 2000.

Is X551 WCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X551 WCH shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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