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R92 AVR

1998 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 1974cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,183 mi
Last recorded126,183 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Lotus Esprit48,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR92 AVR
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 126,183 miles

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))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 120,586 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 120,586 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 115,580 miles

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))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 115,579 miles

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))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 110,071 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 104,694 miles

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))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 101,128 miles

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))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 98,851 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 95,769 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 95,769 miles

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))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 87,830 miles

Offside Front Outer Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 80,801 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 70,483 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 62,843 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 62,843 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 51,818 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 39,364 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 27,034 miles

Front registration plate cracked

Slight knotch in steering system

Pass 14 Sep 2010 17,720 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2009 14,366 miles

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 14,366 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 11,963 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 11,963 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 8,923 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 7,396 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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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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R92 AVR is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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