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R3 YVV

1998 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 1974cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

64,650 mi
Last recorded64,650 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Lotus Esprit48,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 YVV
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 64,650 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 61,869 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 59,103 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 56,931 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 54,962 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 52,813 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 50,119 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 47,419 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 47,337 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 47,149 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 46,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2013 46,503 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all brake discs corroded

all roadsprings flaking with corrosion.

Pass 5 Sep 2011 45,432 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 45,427 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 44,763 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 43,709 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 43,709 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 42,975 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 41,929 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R3 YVV is a 1998 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1998 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 48,579 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R3 YVV, 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 R3 YVV registered?

R3 YVV is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 23 March 1998.

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