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R30 RCC

1997 Lotus Esprit

Green Petrol 1974cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

34,810 mi
Last recorded34,810 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Lotus Esprit46,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 RCC
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 34,810 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 32,457 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 31,585 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NSF and OSF upper suspension arm ball joints have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle and suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seals have slight weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 31,335 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (hoses also deteriorated) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (advise replacement) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF and OSF inner and outer brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle and steering/suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR and OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (possible rocker cover gasket) Also possible driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 31,127 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake pipe flexi hoses deteriorated and have corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded but not excessively (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF and OSF inner and outer brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NSF and OSF upper ball joints have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle steering and suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from rear differential (possible driveshaft seals) Also small leak from engine (possible rocker cover) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR and OSR inner brake disc faces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 30,819 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both the o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes by the steering rack (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both the o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes as they join the flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 30,352 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 30,005 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all suspension corroded o/s and n/s front (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 29,401 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 28,756 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 27,952 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 26,970 miles

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

rear tyre treads low

Pass 6 May 2011 25,239 miles

rear brake discs scored

Pass 12 May 2010 22,960 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 22,876 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 21,388 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 18,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 16,863 miles

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

Offside Front 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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R30 RCC is a 1997 Lotus Esprit in Green with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R30 RCC, 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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R30 RCC is a 1997 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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