MOT Status
ValidMileage
81,200 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front suspension arms are rusty
Offside dip beam aim is at lower level.
Oil loss at engine-- Transmission area.
Slight fluctuation at nearside rear brake.
Noted headlamps taped to conform.
Appears to be slight movement at O/S/R wheel bearing when shaken top to bottom
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
R785 BVG is a 1998 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.
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 R785 BVG, 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
How do I check the history of R785 BVG?
You can check the full history of R785 BVG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was R785 BVG registered?
R785 BVG is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 24 January 1998.
Is R785 BVG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R785 BVG shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R785 BVG have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R785 BVG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.