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L698 XBX

1994 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

60,470 mi
Last recorded60,470 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Lotus Esprit60,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL698 XBX
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 60,470 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 60,223 miles

oil leaks from engine area

Fail 1 Oct 2024 60,223 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 59,747 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 59,003 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 59,003 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 57,853 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes ( in Lower arm) deteriorated

Fail 11 Oct 2021 57,853 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 56,345 miles

Nearside Front antroll bar bush deteriorated ( in lower arm)

Pass 18 Oct 2019 55,575 miles

n/s reverse light inop

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2018 51,634 miles

nearside inner main beam light not working

Pass 6 Jul 2017 49,821 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (also cracking and perished) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 49,821 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 49,289 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 49,227 miles

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 47,760 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 47,541 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 47,531 miles

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)

Pass 13 May 2014 47,352 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 47,224 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 46,713 miles

both front head lamp corroded

slight corrosion on front brake pipes

Pass 3 Jun 2010 45,943 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 45,881 miles

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 44,849 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 43,808 miles

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)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 43,808 miles

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 41,820 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 41,820 miles

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 40,551 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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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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