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R482 AAH

1998 Lotus Esprit

Gold Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,398 mi
Last recorded53,398 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Lotus Esprit48,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR482 AAH
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 May 2026 53,398 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 53,358 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 52,805 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 52,805 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 10 May 2019 52,793 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 51,736 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 51,736 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 49,567 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 49,567 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 47,258 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 463,530 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 45,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 42,067 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 42,067 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 35,078 miles

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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R482 AAH is a 1998 Lotus Esprit in Gold with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R482 AAH, 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 R482 AAH registered?

R482 AAH is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 13 January 1998.

Is R482 AAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R482 AAH shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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