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R200 TUS

1998 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

80,077 mi
Last recorded80,077 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Lotus Esprit48,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR200 TUS
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 80,077 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 80,026 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 79,407 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 78,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 77,654 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 76,214 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 74,981 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 72,424 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 72,228 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 71,134 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 71,134 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 69,301 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight buckle in offside front wheel

slight corrosion to front brake pipes

Pass 29 May 2012 68,297 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 66,886 miles

offside rear shock obsorber slightly damp

slight buckle in offside front wheel

slight corrosion to all brake pipes

slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes (in suspension arms)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 66,886 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear shock obsorber slightly damp

slight buckle in offside front wheel

slight corrosion to all brake pipes

slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes (in suspension arms)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 64,876 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 64,874 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 64,226 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres low on tread inner edges

Pass 12 Nov 2009 64,226 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear tyres low on tread inner edges

Pass 16 Oct 2008 62,338 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 60,932 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 49,876 miles

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

Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R200 TUS 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 77.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R200 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.

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What year was R200 TUS registered?

R200 TUS is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 19 February 1998.

Is R200 TUS safe to buy?

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