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R880 UDD

1998 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

48,593 mi
Last recorded48,593 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Lotus Esprit48,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR880 UDD
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 48,593 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 48,257 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 48,208 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 47,311 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 46,683 miles

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

front and rear coil springs slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2011 46,466 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 46,251 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 45,993 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 45,993 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 45,547 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 45,547 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 44,395 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 43,096 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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R880 UDD is a 1998 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R880 UDD, 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 R880 UDD registered?

R880 UDD is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R880 UDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R880 UDD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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