1999 Lotus Esprit 3.5L Petrol · 350 CD
1999 Lotus Esprit (3.5L, petrol). First registered 21 Jan 1999. Recorded mileage 30,906 miles. MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ESPRIT
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,906 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
350 CD Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 30,906 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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350 CD Mileage History
- 15/09/200620,152 mi
- 15/09/200620,152 mi
- 23/11/200720,875 mi+723 mi
- 26/01/200922,437 mi+1,562 mi
- 06/05/200922,445 mi+8 mi
- 07/05/200922,445 mi
- 12/05/201023,069 mi+624 mi
- 23/05/201124,185 mi+1,116 mi
- 15/05/201224,965 mi+780 mi
- 23/05/201324,985 mi+20 mi
- 02/06/201424,999 mi+14 mi
- 31/07/201525,988 mi+989 mi
- 07/02/201726,496 mi+508 mi
- 27/04/201827,288 mi+792 mi
- 11/02/201928,039 mi+751 mi
- 22/05/202028,327 mi+288 mi
- 25/02/202228,329 mi+2 mi
- 31/03/202228,332 mi+3 mi
- 28/03/202328,992 mi+660 mi
- 11/04/202429,807 mi+815 mi
- 14/04/202530,860 mi+1,053 mi
- 18/03/202630,906 mi+46 mi
Average of roughly 551 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
350 CD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Lotus Esprit (350 CD) between September 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)”.
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