MOT Status
ValidMileage
42,352 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Inner Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Inner Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Outer Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Outer Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Outer Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Inner Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Inner Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Outer Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Outer Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Outer Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L11 XTB is a 1998 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 L11 XTB, 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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How do I check the history of L11 XTB?
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What year was L11 XTB registered?
L11 XTB is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is L11 XTB safe to buy?
The MOT history for L11 XTB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does L11 XTB have outstanding finance?
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