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S7 EJE

1998 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,576 mi
Last recorded78,576 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Lotus Esprit48,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 EJE
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 78,576 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Trackrod end ball joint boot starting to perish

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 78,525 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 78,500 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 78,005 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 78,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 76,886 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 76,258 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 75,851 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 75,851 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 74,382 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 72,473 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 69,266 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 66,618 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 64,089 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 60,964 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 57,338 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 53,789 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Apr 2006 50,743 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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S7 EJE is a 1998 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S7 EJE, 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 S7 EJE registered?

S7 EJE is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 October 1998.

Is S7 EJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S7 EJE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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