MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,363 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyre treads age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front brake pads appear low.
Rear brake discs are rusty at inner faces.
Registration plates are POORLY SPACED???
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.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of R851 GHO?
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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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