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G12 ALO

1998 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 1974cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,365 mi
Last recorded50,365 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Lotus Esprit48,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 ALO
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2025 50,365 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 48,194 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 47,506 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 46,954 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 43,882 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 42,834 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 41,160 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 39,576 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 39,443 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 38,410 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 37,892 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 37,622 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 36,892 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 36,846 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 36,525 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 35,394 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 34,383 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 33,220 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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G12 ALO is a 1998 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 G12 ALO, 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 G12 ALO?

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What year was G12 ALO registered?

G12 ALO is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is G12 ALO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G12 ALO shows 18 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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