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L60 ESP

1998 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,486 mi
Last recorded39,486 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Lotus Esprit48,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL60 ESP
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2026 39,486 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 38,434 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 38,419 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 38,055 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 37,597 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 37,578 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 37,434 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 May 2017 37,069 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 36,344 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 35,253 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 34,402 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 34,316 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 33,595 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 32,476 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 29,958 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 27,483 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 26,555 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 25,424 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 23,495 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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L60 ESP is a 1998 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 L60 ESP, 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 L60 ESP?

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What year was L60 ESP registered?

L60 ESP is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is L60 ESP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L60 ESP shows 19 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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