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R375 OUS

1998 Lotus Esprit

Green Petrol 1974cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

40,006 mi
Last recorded40,006 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Lotus Esprit48,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR375 OUS
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 40,006 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 39,738 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General age related surface corrosion to steering/suspension components.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads wearing thin + inner pads very close to minimum. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 39,235 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 27 May 2023 39,206 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Feb 2022 34,261 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 33,276 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 32,010 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 31,632 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 31,614 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 30,942 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 30,642 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 29,983 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 29,572 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 28,912 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 28,433 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 27,251 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 26,428 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 24,687 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 22,775 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 21,655 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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R375 OUS is a 1998 Lotus Esprit in Green with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R375 OUS, 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 R375 OUS registered?

R375 OUS is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R375 OUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R375 OUS shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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