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S964 SCL

1998 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,082 mi
Last recorded60,082 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Lotus Esprit48,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS964 SCL
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012 60,082 miles

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

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Oil Leak

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 60,082 miles

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

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil Leak

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 59,733 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011

Front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded.

Fail 14 Mar 2011

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 9 Aug 2010 59,388 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 59,371 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 53,476 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 58,621 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 54,802 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 45,239 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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S964 SCL is a 1998 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S964 SCL, 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 S964 SCL registered?

S964 SCL is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is S964 SCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S964 SCL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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