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G8 OAE

1998 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,700 mi
Last recorded73,700 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Lotus Esprit48,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 OAE
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 19 Oct 2023 73,700 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 73,678 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 73,202 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 72,646 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 71,568 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 70,197 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 67,489 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 66,252 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both brake pipes in to caliper's (3.6.B.2c)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 64,342 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 62,281 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs corodded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2013 60,486 miles

brakes tested by tapley meter

Pass 14 Apr 2012 56,607 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 52,672 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 49,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 48,473 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 46,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front lower bumper removed

Pass 15 Nov 2006 44,268 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 40,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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G8 OAE 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 G8 OAE, 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 G8 OAE registered?

G8 OAE is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is G8 OAE safe to buy?

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