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S550 SEG

1998 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,195 mi
Last recorded52,195 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Lotus Esprit48,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS550 SEG
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 52,195 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2026 52,185 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability Retaining nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025
Fail 25 Jan 2018 51,840 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 51,791 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 51,773 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 51,690 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 49,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 49,413 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 46,569 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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S550 SEG is a 1998 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S550 SEG, 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 S550 SEG registered?

S550 SEG is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S550 SEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S550 SEG shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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