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R183 EUF

1997 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,653 mi
Last recorded72,653 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 1997 Lotus Esprit46,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 EUF
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,974cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 72,653 miles

Nearside Washer jet weak

Pass 4 Aug 2023 71,892 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 71,116 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp cracked but not showing a white light to the rear

Pass 21 Jun 2021 70,492 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 70,457 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lense slight damage

Offside Front indicator lense slight damage

Pass 26 Mar 2020 70,343 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 69,611 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 68,981 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 68,634 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 67,808 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 67,042 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 66,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 64,774 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 63,539 miles

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

exhaust silencer getting rusty

Fail 29 Mar 2011 61,636 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 61,636 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 59,751 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 59,711 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 53,907 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 58,903 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 55,022 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

fuel hoses cracked

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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R183 EUF is a 1997 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 46,303 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 R183 EUF, 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 29 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R183 EUF is a 1997 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 3 September 1997.

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