MOT Status
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34,810 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear tyre treads low
rear brake discs scored
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
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?
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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.
Is R30 RCC safe to buy?
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