MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,799 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front to Rear power steering pipes starting to corrode.
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
front springs heavily corroded
general under body corrosion
coolant leak
engine oil leak
Oil leak
both front c oil springs rusty
both rear discs liped
front to rear fuel pipes rusty
offside rear brake pipe rusty
offside rear exhaust clamp loose
slight damp patchnearside front shocker
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pedal actuating cable wires broken and cable significantly weakened (3.3.A.1f)
Oil leak
both front c oil springs rusty
both rear discs liped
front to rear fuel pipes rusty
offside rear brake pipe rusty
offside rear exhaust clamp loose
slight damp patchnearside front shocker
under trays fitted
brakes tested by tapley
small power steering weep
both rear tyres worn
brake tested by tapley meter
oil leak
osf tyre worn on inner edge
plastic covers fitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S104 KUA is a 1998 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
Across all 1998 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 48,579 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 S104 KUA, 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 S104 KUA registered?
S104 KUA is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 13 August 1998.
Is S104 KUA safe to buy?
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