MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,980 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Odometer display is flashing
front number plate placed and secured over old number plate legal at time of re-test
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Odometer display is flashing
Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive water (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front tyres worn on edges
Front tyres worn to inner shoulders
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both sides rear brake pipes starting to corrode
engine management light on dash
brake pipes starting to corrode
rear exhaust in poor condition
slight coolant leak
slight oil leak
slight play in offside front wheel bearing
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R222 TDB is a 1998 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
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 R222 TDB, 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 R222 TDB registered?
R222 TDB is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 16 April 1998.
Is R222 TDB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R222 TDB shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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