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R11 YEO

1998 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

38,733 mi
Last recorded38,733 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Lotus Esprit48,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 YEO
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 38,733 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 38,460 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 38,339 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 38,216 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 37,950 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 37,704 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 37,482 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 37,187 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 36,892 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 36,077 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 35,371 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 34,350 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 33,713 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 33,290 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 32,806 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 31,547 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 30,772 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 28,609 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 28,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 27,496 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 26,404 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 25,077 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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R11 YEO is a 1998 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R11 YEO, 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 R11 YEO registered?

R11 YEO is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R11 YEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R11 YEO shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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