R542BBK
Year1997
0-60mph5.2 sec
FuelPetrol
Power240 BHP
R542BBKreport date: 2024-04-25      
UK

LOTUS GT3 ESPRIT COUPE

General information

Make LOTUS
Model ESPRIT GT3 ESPRIT COUPE
Colour Yellow
Year of manufacture 1997
Top speed 164 mph
0 - 60 mph 5.2 seconds
Gearbox 5 speed Manual

Engine & fuel consumption

Power 240 BHP
Max. torque 293 Nm at 4.250 rpm
Engine capacity 1.974 cc
Cylinders 4
Fuel type Petrol
Consumption city 14.9 mpg
Consumption extra urban 32.8 mpg
Consumption combined 22.6 mpg
R542BBKreport date: 2024-04-25      

Internet history

Entry 1
Date 2021-09-28
Pictures 12
Listing price View report
source: cargurus.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2024-12-21
MOT pass rate
82 %
MOT passed 18
Failed MOT tests 4
Total advice items 8
Total items failed 9
MOT #22 2023-12-15 14:26
MOT test number 863885021702
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2024-12-21
MOT #21 2022-12-22 15:13
MOT test number 811294646436
Result Passed
MOT #20 2021-12-07 12:16
MOT test number 659788647578
Result Passed
MOT #19 2020-11-16 12:36
MOT test number 151015931189
Result Passed
Advice
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MOT #18 2019-11-05 12:27
MOT test number 337303371299
Result Passed
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MOT #17 2019-11-04 14:37
MOT test number 481426115934
Result Failed
MAJOR
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MOT #16 2018-11-19 15:51
MOT test number 801716684229
Result Passed
MOT #15 2017-12-05 14:23
MOT test number 452716808140
Result Passed
MOT #14 2016-09-03 09:22
MOT test number 732720447585
Result Passed
MOT #13 2015-08-28 14:34
MOT test number 896000945216
Result Passed
MOT #12 2015-08-21 16:13
MOT test number 799103135284
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fail
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
MOT #11 2014-08-16 08:41
MOT test number 266198424244
Result Passed
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MOT #10 2013-08-03 08:42
MOT test number 368415613250
Result Passed
MOT #9 2012-08-29 09:50
MOT test number 806022142205
Result Passed
MOT #8 2011-11-02 09:25
MOT test number 708286701328
Result Passed
Notice
Both metal underside fuel lines slight corrosion
MOT #7 2010-11-09 15:27
MOT test number 592293410342
Result Passed
MOT #6 2010-11-02 09:59
MOT test number 431486500373
Result Failed
Fail
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Fail
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Advice
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
MOT #5 2009-10-06 14:42
MOT test number 570879779218
Result Passed
Advice
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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MOT #4 2008-10-15 11:45
MOT test number 982049688282
Result Passed
MOT #3 2007-10-12 16:41
MOT test number 884665687219
Result Passed
Notice
O/s front tyre worn hard on tread.
MOT #2 2007-10-10 13:00
MOT test number 362633387405
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Notice
O/s front tyre worn hard on tread.
Fail
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Fail
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Fail
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Fail
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
MOT #1 2006-08-09 16:37
MOT test number 940241126218
Result Passed
Notice
Slight corrosion at front and rear coil springs
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Tax & MOT check

Taxed Tax due: 1 March 2025
MOT Expires: 21 December 2024
Tax status 1 March 2025
Days left 309
MOT expiry date 21 December 2024
Full MOT history See MOT history
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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 24
First mileage registration 1997-12-31
Last registration 2023-12-15
Complete history See info
Registration #1 1997-12-31 15 mi
Registration #2 2006-08-09 30.000 mi
Registration #3 2007-10-10 37.096 mi
Registration #4 2007-10-12 37.096 mi
Registration #5 2008-10-15 41.128 mi
Registration #6 2009-10-06 43.790 mi
Registration #7 2010-11-02 45.845 mi
Registration #8 2010-11-09 45.845 mi
Registration #9 2011-11-02 46.310 mi
Registration #10 2012-08-29 46.658 mi
Registration #11 2013-08-03 48.725 mi
Registration #12 2014-08-16 50.230 mi
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Dimensions & weight

Width 1867 mm
Height 1150 mm
Length 4369 mm
Wheel base 2420 mm

Additional information

Fuel tank capacity 73 l
Fuel delivery Multi-Point Injection
Number of doors 2
Number of axles 2
Engine number LN920970729756

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