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R41 OTT

1998 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,645 mi
Last recorded136,645 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Lotus Esprit48,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR41 OTT
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 136,645 miles

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front upper rear parts of arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working Centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick On insides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front upper rear parts of arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 130,687 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 130,679 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working Centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake cable is corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2019 129,104 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe ferrules at bulk head area under brake servo/master area (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper suspension arms inner and outer bushes deteriorated badly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 129,104 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe ferrules at bulk head area under brake servo/master area (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Radiator cooling fan insecure in places

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper suspension arms inner and outer bushes deteriorated badly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 123,875 miles

Exhaust system is noisy

Rear service brake application is slightly uneven

Pass 27 Oct 2017 121,749 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play Upwards and downwards motion only (2.6.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Service brake recorded at 20% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 118,969 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

steering rack damp around fluid pipes

Fail 27 Oct 2016 118,968 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front abs wiring sagging on rack

steering rack damp around fluid pipes

Pass 21 Oct 2015 117,103 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 113,988 miles

rear suspension bushes are deteriating

Pass 25 Oct 2013 112,530 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 110,157 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

clutch slave cylinder pipes are excessively corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2012 110,148 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

clutch slave cylinder pipes are excessively corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2010 107,943 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

knock in steering

Pass 21 Aug 2009 102,630 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 102,630 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

gearbox mounting broken/ engine mountings collapsed

Pass 4 Sep 2008 97,408 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

engine mountings weak !

Fail 3 Sep 2008 97,406 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Coolant leak

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

engine mountings weak !

Pass 9 Jul 2007 91,291 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2007 91,135 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wiper splitting

Pass 28 Jun 2006 81,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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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R41 OTT is a 1998 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R41 OTT, 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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R41 OTT is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 17 June 1998.

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