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S410 ACD

1998 Lotus Esprit

Green Petrol 1974cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

56,706 mi
Last recorded56,706 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Lotus Esprit48,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS410 ACD
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 56,706 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2025 56,695 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 56,632 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 56,567 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 56,407 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 56,142 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 56,047 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2014 55,601 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2014 55,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2013 54,482 miles

eml

n/s/f pads

Pass 17 Jul 2012 52,780 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 49,789 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 49,569 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 48,651 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 48,543 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 48,132 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 47,251 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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S410 ACD is a 1998 Lotus Esprit in Green with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 S410 ACD, 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 S410 ACD registered?

S410 ACD is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is S410 ACD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S410 ACD shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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