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R584 KPF

1998 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,191 mi
Last recorded12,191 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Lotus Esprit48,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR584 KPF
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 Jul 2013 12,191 miles

POOR TYPE FUEL CAP FITTED

Pass 26 Jul 2012 11,809 miles

fuel cap poor

Pass 28 Jul 2011 10,064 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 7,933 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 6,016 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 3,313 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 1,405 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 43,150 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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R584 KPF is a 1998 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R584 KPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R584 KPF registered?

R584 KPF is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R584 KPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R584 KPF shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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