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S4 ECS

1998 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

38,190 mi
Last recorded38,190 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Lotus Esprit48,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 ECS
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 38,190 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 35,896 miles

Reversing lights not working

Pass 22 Jun 2023 34,702 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 33,925 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 33,675 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 33,432 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 32,054 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 29,634 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 29,185 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 28,193 miles

small crack in front windscreen

Pass 20 May 2013 27,998 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 27,635 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 27,533 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 27,533 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 25,549 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 22,912 miles

Nearside Inner Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

bad repair to earth strap between body/chassis by rh fuel tank ? lights flicker some times plus hard to start even after battery cables tightened

coolant leaking

fuel pipe between tanks rusty?

large crack bottom rh of screen

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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S4 ECS is a 1998 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 S4 ECS, 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 S4 ECS registered?

S4 ECS is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is S4 ECS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S4 ECS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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