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S601 SLF

1998 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,777 mi
Last recorded28,777 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Lotus Esprit48,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS601 SLF
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 26 Apr 2017 28,777 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 28,665 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 28,291 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 28,107 miles

Comment corrosion on front suspension components.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 27,776 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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S601 SLF is a 1998 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S601 SLF, 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 S601 SLF registered?

S601 SLF is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S601 SLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S601 SLF shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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