MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,612 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all brake disc inner surfaces slightly corroded
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
all brake disc inner surfaces slightly corroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S482 JGT is a 1998 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 S482 JGT, 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 S482 JGT registered?
S482 JGT is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S482 JGT safe to buy?
The MOT history for S482 JGT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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