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60,470 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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oil leaks from engine area
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering pump insecure and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
oil leaks from engine area
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front anti roll bar bushes ( in Lower arm) deteriorated
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front anti roll bar bushes ( in Lower arm) deteriorated
Nearside Front antroll bar bush deteriorated ( in lower arm)
n/s reverse light inop
n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
nearside inner main beam light not working
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (also cracking and perished) (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (also cracking and perished) (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling coil spring (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front head lamp corroded
slight corrosion on front brake pipes
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
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L698 XBX is a 1994 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
Across all 1994 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 60,102 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 L698 XBX, 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 32 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was L698 XBX registered?
L698 XBX is a 1994 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 25 May 1994.
Is L698 XBX safe to buy?
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