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R412 KAW

1998 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,735 mi
Last recorded44,735 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Lotus Esprit48,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR412 KAW
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 44,735 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 44,729 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

refuse emissions due to engine overheating

wipers not parking automaticaly obstructs view of road

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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R412 KAW is a 1998 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R412 KAW, 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 R412 KAW registered?

R412 KAW is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R412 KAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R412 KAW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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