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S256 LRA

1998 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

34,200 mi
Last recorded34,200 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Lotus Esprit48,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS256 LRA
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 34,200 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 34,149 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 33,982 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 33,937 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 33,937 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 33,728 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 33,782 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 32,976 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 31,396 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 30,074 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 30,074 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 28,929 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 28,065 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 27,754 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 25,815 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 25,233 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 25,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Inner Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Inner Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

dampness on n/s/f caliper

front number plate loose

most underbody;suspension fittings and pipes very corroded

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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S256 LRA is a 1998 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S256 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.

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What year was S256 LRA registered?

S256 LRA is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 November 1998.

Is S256 LRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S256 LRA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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