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R620 YVX

1998 Lotus Esprit

Orange Petrol 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,769 mi
Last recorded48,769 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Lotus Esprit48,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR620 YVX
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 48,769 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 48,769 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 48,440 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 48,440 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed Due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 48,427 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 48,425 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 47,596 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 47,429 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 46,884 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 46,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 45,389 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 44,563 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 43,638 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 42,830 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 42,830 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 41,740 miles

Exhaust system is deteriorating (all)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 41,032 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 40,526 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 39,864 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 38,745 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 37,571 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 36,386 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 34,073 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 30,777 miles

Both rear tyres on 2.5mm

Offside front top steering ball joint minor play

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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R620 YVX is a 1998 Lotus Esprit in Orange with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R620 YVX, 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 R620 YVX registered?

R620 YVX is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R620 YVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R620 YVX shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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