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N70 GAL

1998 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,637 mi
Last recorded21,637 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Lotus Esprit48,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN70 GAL
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2022 21,637 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 20,108 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 14,527 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 11,343 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 3,669 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 2,151 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 1,825 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 362 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 77,202 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 74,033 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2008 69,408 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 58,887 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 49,502 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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N70 GAL is a 1998 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 N70 GAL, 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

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What year was N70 GAL registered?

N70 GAL is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 18 April 1998.

Is N70 GAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N70 GAL shows 13 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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