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1993 SA

1998 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

56,328 mi
Last recorded56,328 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Lotus Esprit48,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1993 SA
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 56,328 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 56,280 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 56,223 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 56,212 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 56,040 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 56,040 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 55,983 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 55,952 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front outer anti roll bar bushes have play in.

Front pads very low and discs very lipped.

Radiator leaking coolant.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 55,798 miles

all coil springs corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2013 55,798 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

all coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2012 55,287 miles

all springs corroded

front discs lipped

Pass 25 Feb 2011 55,086 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 54,476 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 54,197 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 53,891 miles

B/Hoses getting abit corroded at ferrules slightly

Front and rear suspension components getting abit corroded (esp springs)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 52,977 miles

All brake pads appear low but servicable.

Long park lever travel.

Pass 15 Dec 2005 51,139 miles

slight leak at first exhaust silencer

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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1993 SA is a 1998 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 1993 SA, 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.

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1993 SA is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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