MOT Status
ValidMileage
41,791 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front seat mount bolts corroded
Offside Front seat mount bolts corroded
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E5 PGT 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 85%.
Across all 1998 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 48,579 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 E5 PGT, 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
How do I check the history of E5 PGT?
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What year was E5 PGT registered?
E5 PGT is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is E5 PGT safe to buy?
The MOT history for E5 PGT shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does E5 PGT have outstanding finance?
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