MOT Status
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126,183 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ends (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Outer Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
coil spring corroded all springs (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust flanges getting rusty
both full beam reflectors rusty
exhaust flanges rusty
front and rear springs rusty
front anti roll bar outer bushes slight movement and pins rusty
front suspension bushes perished
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
both full beam reflectors rusty
exhaust flanges rusty
front and rear springs rusty
front anti roll bar outer bushes slight movement and pins rusty
front suspension bushes perished
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
dip beam on top limit
exhaust flanges rusty
front and rear springs rusty
inner front wishbone bushes slightly deterated
main beam reflectors slighty deterating
rear tyres on 3mm
slight play in steering rack
exhaust flanges rusty
front and rear springs rusty
n/s/f tyre on 2.2mm
o/s/f tyre on 2.5mm
slight free play in rack
Front registration plate cracked
Slight knotch in steering system
Gearbox oil leak
An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
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R92 AVR is a 1998 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 R92 AVR, 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 R92 AVR registered?
R92 AVR is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 January 1998.
Is R92 AVR safe to buy?
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