MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,190 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Reversing lights not working
small crack in front windscreen
Battery insecure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of S4 ECS?
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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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