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R472 AAH

1997 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,975 mi
Last recorded81,975 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Lotus Esprit46,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR472 AAH
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 81,975 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 81,429 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 80,934 miles

Emission requirements only just met

Pass 6 Oct 2022 79,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 79,617 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 78,400 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 77,523 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 76,074 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 74,740 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 73,442 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 71,903 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 70,310 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 70,305 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 68,182 miles

Nearside Front 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 26 Apr 2012 66,542 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 66,538 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 65,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 May 2008 63,495 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 60,517 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 53,430 miles

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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R472 AAH is a 1997 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R472 AAH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R472 AAH registered?

R472 AAH is a 1997 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 6 October 1997.

Is R472 AAH safe to buy?

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