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198 GTW

1998 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

55,452 mi
Last recorded55,452 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Lotus Esprit48,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration198 GTW
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 55,452 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 55,354 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 55,324 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 55,292 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 55,131 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 55,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2020 55,000 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 54,958 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 54,871 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 54,604 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 54,286 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 53,992 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 53,775 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 53,555 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 53,162 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 52,505 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 51,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 47,955 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 48,197 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 13 Dec 2006 455,807 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 45,304 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2005 42,569 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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198 GTW is a 1998 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1998 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 48,579 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 198 GTW, 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 28 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 198 GTW registered?

198 GTW is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 13 October 1998.

Is 198 GTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 198 GTW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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