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E19 SRT

1998 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

52,357 mi
Last recorded52,357 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Lotus Esprit48,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE19 SRT
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 52,357 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 52,041 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 51,251 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 50,457 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 50,283 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 49,573 miles

All four tyres out of profile on inner edges

Pass 4 May 2018 48,477 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 47,123 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2015 44,907 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 44,907 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 43,907 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn slightly out of shape on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2014 40,983 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 40,643 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 38,439 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 371,502 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 34,991 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 31,897 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 30,854 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 27,553 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 26,731 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 26,731 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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E19 SRT 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 90.5%.

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 E19 SRT, 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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What year was E19 SRT registered?

E19 SRT is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is E19 SRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E19 SRT shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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