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R767 JPF

1998 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

24,097 mi
Last recorded24,097 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Lotus Esprit48,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR767 JPF
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 24,097 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 23,828 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre under inflated and sidewalls have runflat damage

Fail 4 Nov 2013 23,828 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre under inflated and sidewalls have runflat damage

Pass 3 Dec 2012 23,553 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 23,158 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 22,500 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 21,970 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 19,900 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 18,312 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 17,095 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 15,873 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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R767 JPF is a 1998 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R767 JPF, 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 R767 JPF registered?

R767 JPF is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 14 March 1998.

Is R767 JPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R767 JPF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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