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R84 TRA

1998 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

30,240 mi
Last recorded30,240 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Lotus Esprit48,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR84 TRA
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 30,240 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 30,152 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 30,068 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 29,996 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 29,916 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 29,770 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 29,739 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 29,663 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 29,610 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 29,536 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 29,464 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 29,347 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 29,209 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 29,066 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 28,845 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 28,607 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 28,107 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 27,246 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 27,231 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 25,709 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 22,715 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 22,680 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2006 20,587 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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R84 TRA is a 1998 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 R84 TRA, 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 R84 TRA registered?

R84 TRA is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is R84 TRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R84 TRA shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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