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S823 UAY

1998 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,319 mi
Last recorded44,319 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Lotus Esprit48,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS823 UAY
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2019 44,319 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 44,150 miles

covers /undertray obstructing components

Pass 16 May 2015 43,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 Apr 2014 43,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 Mar 2013 43,407 miles

small gearbox oil leak from driveshaft seals

Pass 22 Mar 2012 42,370 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 41,001 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 40,153 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 38,295 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 36,311 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 32,325 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 30,183 miles

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

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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S823 UAY is a 1998 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S823 UAY, 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

How do I check the history of S823 UAY?

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What year was S823 UAY registered?

S823 UAY is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 12 October 1998.

Is S823 UAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S823 UAY shows 12 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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