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S235 LRA

1998 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

61,736 mi
Last recorded61,736 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Lotus Esprit48,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS235 LRA
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,974cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 61,736 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 60,861 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 60,547 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 60,220 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 59,250 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 58,716 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 56,727 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 53,656 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 51,015 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 49,690 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 47,632 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 46,149 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 43,944 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 38,909 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 38,868 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r exhaust bracket cracked on weld

Pass 23 Feb 2011 32,940 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 32,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brakes slight pitting

Fail 3 Sep 2009 32,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 32,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 32,538 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 31,769 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 28,995 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 28,983 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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S235 LRA is a 1998 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S235 LRA, 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 S235 LRA registered?

S235 LRA is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is S235 LRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S235 LRA shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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