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R623 EAA

1997 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,241 mi
Last recorded7,241 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Lotus Esprit46,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR623 EAA
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2022 7,241 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 7,052 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 6,934 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 6,885 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 6,831 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 6,688 miles

Brake discs are rusty †Front tyres are worn at inner edges.

General under body rusting at arms and mountings.

Headlamp reflectors are corroded.

Reduced performance at rear brakes

Pass 21 Jul 2006 6,688 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all suspension components corroded

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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R623 EAA is a 1997 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R623 EAA, 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 R623 EAA registered?

R623 EAA is a 1997 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 21 November 1997.

Is R623 EAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R623 EAA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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