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J66 LOT

1998 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,579 mi
Last recorded62,579 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Lotus Esprit48,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 62,579 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 62,399 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 62,082 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 62,003 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 61,331 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 52,277 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 48,835 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 47,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery flat

engine temp hot when doing emissions

handbrake close to travel limit

Fail 7 May 2009 47,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery flat

engine temp hot when doing emissions

handbrake close to travel limit

Pass 25 Mar 2008 42,231 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 42,095 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all four tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Jan 2007 37,040 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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J66 LOT is a 1998 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J66 LOT, 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 J66 LOT registered?

J66 LOT is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is J66 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J66 LOT shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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