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S766 LER

1998 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,260 mi
Last recorded48,260 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Lotus Esprit48,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS766 LER
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2026 48,260 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 48,080 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 47,849 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 47,628 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 47,082 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 46,778 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 45,982 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 45,541 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 44,128 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

headlamps rusty

Pass 23 Dec 2008 41,666 miles

both headlamps rusty

Pass 22 Dec 2007 38,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

headlamps starting to rust

Pass 15 Dec 2006 35,989 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 33,608 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit 2.0mm o/s n/s

o/s and n/s front discs worn

o/s n/s front brake pads worn

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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S766 LER is a 1998 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 S766 LER, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S766 LER registered?

S766 LER is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S766 LER safe to buy?

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