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R14 TUS

1998 Lotus Esprit

Orange Petrol 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

53,759 mi
Last recorded53,759 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Lotus Esprit48,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 TUS
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 53,759 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 53,693 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 53,333 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 53,256 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 52,714 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 51,445 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 50,471 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 49,418 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 47,358 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2014 47,350 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2012 45,063 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 44,197 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 42,124 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 41,427 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 38,727 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 36,576 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 33,793 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 31,948 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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R14 TUS is a 1998 Lotus Esprit in Orange with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R14 TUS, 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 R14 TUS registered?

R14 TUS is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R14 TUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R14 TUS shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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