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4 HLW

1998 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,397 mi
Last recorded64,397 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Lotus Esprit48,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 HLW
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 28 May 2025 64,397 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 63,821 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 63,239 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 62,307 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 61,097 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 60,000 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 58,793 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 57,622 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 57,397 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 57,294 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 57,149 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 56,974 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 56,423 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 54,847 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 54,518 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 54,404 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 54,361 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 53,756 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 53,171 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 52,449 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 51,218 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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4 HLW is a 1998 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 4 HLW, 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 4 HLW registered?

4 HLW is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is 4 HLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4 HLW shows 21 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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