MOT Status
ValidMileage
81,701 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front on the inside shoulders (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Both Rear brake discs are slightly corroded on the inside faces
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both Rear brake discs are corroded on the inside faces
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both Rear brake discs are corroded on the inside faces
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
knock heard from front but no play found
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
corrosion to suspension components
Oil leak
corrosion to suspension components †rear brake discs corroded †both front tyres worn inside edges †
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R450 KMV is a 1998 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 R450 KMV, 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 R450 KMV registered?
R450 KMV is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R450 KMV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R450 KMV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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