MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,815 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front sets of pads worn close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbone inner bushes slight pads (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity missing some leds not completely illuminating (4.2.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front tyres are worn at edges.
Rear of exhaust is VERY rusty.
Offside rear steel brake pipe is rusty.
Offside track rod end gaiter is split.
Rear springs and suspension arms are rusty.
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
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R380 XJW is a 1998 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.
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 R380 XJW, 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 R380 XJW?
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What year was R380 XJW registered?
R380 XJW is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 11 February 1998.
Is R380 XJW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R380 XJW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R380 XJW have outstanding finance?
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