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M15 PRE

1998 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 1974cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,827 mi
Last recorded76,827 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Lotus Esprit48,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 PRE
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 19 May 2026 76,827 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 75,285 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 73,519 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2023 71,252 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 70,068 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 67,059 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 66,065 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 65,284 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 63,024 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 61,752 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 60,435 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 59,057 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 57,892 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 56,494 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 55,133 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2011 52,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2010 50,341 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 46,760 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 42,362 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 39,260 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 35,486 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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M15 PRE is a 1998 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 M15 PRE, 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 M15 PRE registered?

M15 PRE is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is M15 PRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M15 PRE shows 21 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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