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R851 GHO

1998 Lotus Esprit

Green Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

57,363 mi
Last recorded57,363 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Lotus Esprit48,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR851 GHO
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 57,363 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyre treads age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 54,847 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 54,826 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 54,799 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 54,207 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 53,587 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 52,541 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 51,318 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 50,353 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 48,951 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 47,106 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 47,106 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 46,428 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 44,953 miles

Front brake pads appear low.

Rear brake discs are rusty at inner faces.

Registration plates are POORLY SPACED???

Pass 29 Jun 2007 42,267 miles

Please Note. Registration plates in the car are not spaced the same as those on the car.

Rear and offside front tyres are worn at edges.

Rear brake discs appear worn but servicable.

Pass 13 Jul 2006 39,486 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 39,473 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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R851 GHO is a 1998 Lotus Esprit in Green with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R851 GHO, 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 R851 GHO registered?

R851 GHO is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R851 GHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R851 GHO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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