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E5 PGT

1998 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 1974cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

41,791 mi
Last recorded41,791 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Lotus Esprit48,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 PGT
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 41,791 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 41,787 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 41,686 miles

Nearside Front seat mount bolts corroded

Offside Front seat mount bolts corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2022 41,599 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 41,119 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 41,080 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 41,068 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 41,064 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 40,900 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 40,823 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 39,666 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 39,666 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 38,990 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 38,955 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 38,660 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 38,660 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 38,120 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 37,253 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 36,908 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 36,109 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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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

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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.

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