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R738 KDF

1998 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,260 mi
Last recorded42,260 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Lotus Esprit48,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR738 KDF
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 42,260 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 42,248 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 42,192 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 42,057 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 41,378 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 41,178 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 40,977 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 40,549 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 39,945 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 39,707 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2010 39,106 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Smoke from offside exhaust

Pass 21 May 2009 38,124 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 38,124 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 36,444 miles

Nearside 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 24 Aug 2006 35,365 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 35,368 miles

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

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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R738 KDF is a 1998 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R738 KDF, 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 R738 KDF registered?

R738 KDF is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R738 KDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R738 KDF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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