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R151 UWO

1998 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 1974cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,860 mi
Last recorded54,860 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Lotus Esprit48,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 UWO
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2026 54,860 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on arm (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 54,395 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on arm (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 53,925 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 53,421 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 52,523 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 52,397 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on suspension components and slight oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2019 52,342 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 52,255 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 52,163 miles

Offside Front Uneven tyre wear

Pass 26 Mar 2016 51,896 miles

uneven wear on o/s/f tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2015 50,806 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 50,235 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 49,913 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 49,163 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 48,377 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 45,064 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 39,146 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 37,873 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 36,107 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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R151 UWO is a 1998 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 R151 UWO, 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 R151 UWO registered?

R151 UWO is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R151 UWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R151 UWO shows 19 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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