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C8 KVB

1998 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 1974cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

60,593 mi
Last recorded60,593 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Lotus Esprit48,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 KVB
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 60,593 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 59,341 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 58,276 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 57,338 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both off side and near side rear between flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 56,024 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both off side and near side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 54,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 52,070 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 50,449 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 495,502 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 48,587 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 476,478 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 46,639 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 45,063 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 43,753 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 42,485 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 42,317 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 41,927 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 40,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 37,140 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 37,140 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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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C8 KVB is a 1998 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 C8 KVB, 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 C8 KVB registered?

C8 KVB is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is C8 KVB safe to buy?

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