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R925 DVW

1998 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

33,496 mi
Last recorded33,496 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Lotus Esprit48,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR925 DVW
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 33,496 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 33,459 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 33,073 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 33,018 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 32,859 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 31,900 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 31,900 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 31,795 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 31,508 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 28,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 28,669 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 28,002 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2005 27,296 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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R925 DVW is a 1998 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R925 DVW, 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 R925 DVW?

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What year was R925 DVW registered?

R925 DVW is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 3 February 1998.

Is R925 DVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R925 DVW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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