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R755 TBL

1998 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,400 mi
Last recorded51,400 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Lotus Esprit48,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR755 TBL
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2026 51,400 miles

Rear Upper Brake light inop

Tested in wet conditions

Pass 14 Jan 2025 50,605 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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Pass 18 Dec 2023 49,857 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 49,021 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 48,763 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 48,461 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 47,873 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 47,075 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 46,199 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 45,745 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 44,630 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 43,865 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 42,865 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 41,465 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 39,887 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 38,211 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 37,057 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 35,725 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 34,285 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 32,983 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 31,296 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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R755 TBL is a 1998 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R755 TBL, 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 R755 TBL registered?

R755 TBL is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R755 TBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R755 TBL shows 21 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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