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R377 GAA

1998 Lotus Esprit

Green Petrol 1974cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Lotus Esprit48,579 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR377 GAA
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2026
Pass 28 May 2025 90,563 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 89,574 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 88,612 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 86,882 miles

Front Suspension components corroded

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 84,920 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020
Pass 9 Apr 2019 81,830 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 79,068 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 75,829 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 72,227 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 69,134 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 66,685 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 63,998 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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R377 GAA is a 1998 Lotus Esprit in Green with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R377 GAA, 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 R377 GAA registered?

R377 GAA is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R377 GAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R377 GAA shows 14 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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