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S430 XPP

1998 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

63,703 mi
Last recorded63,703 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Lotus Esprit48,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS430 XPP
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 63,703 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2026

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

Pass 9 May 2025 63,416 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 62,996 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 62,080 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 62,080 miles

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))

Pass 4 May 2022 61,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 60,485 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 60,448 miles

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))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 59,849 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 59,841 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 59,360 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 59,351 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits see attached fail sheet (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 58,886 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 58,886 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 58,212 miles

covers fitted limiting the inspection of some componants

slight play in steering column top bearing

Fail 8 Aug 2016 58,208 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

covers fitted limiting the inspection of some componants

slight play in steering column top bearing

Fail 8 Aug 2015 56,798 miles

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 56,798 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 56,081 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 56,056 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 55,962 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 55,962 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 55,310 miles

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)

Fail 18 Feb 2012 55,308 miles

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 54,244 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2011 54,244 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 52,978 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 48,726 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 48,725 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 46,272 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 44,285 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 39,950 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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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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S430 XPP is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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