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76,699 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower 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))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front accelerator pedal is missing rubber pad
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
all 4 tyres worn on edge
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
all four tyres worn low on edges
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
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R26 UBC is a 1998 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 R26 UBC, 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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How do I check the history of R26 UBC?
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What year was R26 UBC registered?
R26 UBC is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 23 January 1998.
Is R26 UBC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R26 UBC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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