MOT Status
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63,703 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
fuel pipes corroded
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. dip beam (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high dip beam (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured above gearbox (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake inoperative on one side Both rear (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Engine coolant warning lamp indicates a fault
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside exhaust emissions has only just met manufacturers stated limits for CO level
Passenger seat fore and aft motion not working, adjustment bar is loose/insecure/not functioning as intended
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake performance not tested Due to stated brake defect (1.2.1 (g))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (rear part of central chassis area) (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine coolant warning lamp indicates a fault
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front wiper blade is smeary
Nearside exhaust emissions has only just met manufacturers stated limits for CO level
Passenger seat fore and aft motion not working, adjustment bar is loose/insecure/not functioning as intended
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits see attached fail sheet (8.2.1.2 (c))
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
covers fitted limiting the inspection of some componants
slight play in steering column top bearing
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
covers fitted limiting the inspection of some componants
slight play in steering column top bearing
Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
clutch pipes for clutch slave cylinder slightly corroded
fuel pipes under car slightly corroded
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S430 XPP is a 1998 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.
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 S430 XPP, 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 S430 XPP registered?
S430 XPP is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S430 XPP safe to buy?
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