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ROD 151R

1998 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,296 mi
Last recorded35,296 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Lotus Esprit48,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROD 151R
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2026 35,296 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 35,172 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 34,170 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 33,659 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 33,602 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 33,332 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 32,973 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 32,725 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 31,791 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 31,333 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 31,005 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 30,546 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 30,139 miles

offside of the front lower valance corroded and starting to crack

Pass 2 Oct 2012 29,615 miles

offside front body under bumper starting to corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2012 29,320 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 28,615 miles

rear exhaust is lose but not leaking

Pass 17 Feb 2010 28,031 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 27,519 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 26,498 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 24,179 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 21,045 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)

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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ROD 151R is a 1998 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ROD 151R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ROD 151R registered?

ROD 151R is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is ROD 151R safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROD 151R shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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