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S2 PGA

1998 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,557 mi
Last recorded81,557 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Lotus Esprit48,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 PGA
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 81,557 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 80,010 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 76,724 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 71,430 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 71,312 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 68,864 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear brake discs corroded

slight freeplay in inner steering rack joints

Pass 9 Jan 2012 65,473 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 65,473 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 65,293 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 60,514 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 60,132 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 48,448 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 36,439 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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S2 PGA is a 1998 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S2 PGA, 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 S2 PGA registered?

S2 PGA is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is S2 PGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S2 PGA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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