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SPF 400

1997 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

42,602 mi
Last recorded42,602 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Lotus Esprit46,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPF 400
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 42,602 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 41,576 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 41,175 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 40,280 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 39,971 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 39,479 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 39,190 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 38,980 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 38,210 miles

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

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

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

Offside handbrake cable deteriorated

Fail 11 Dec 2015 38,198 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside handbrake cable deteriorated

Pass 11 Dec 2014 37,701 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 37,698 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 37,489 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 37,480 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R manifold loose & flange nuts missing

N/S/R turbo flange nuts missing

O/S/R turbo flange nuts missing

Pass 26 Oct 2012 36,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

O/S rear tyre flat (inflated for test)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 36,736 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

O/S rear tyre flat (inflated for test)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 35,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 34,435 miles

Advise headlamp beam pattens weak

Advise wiper blade rubber split but clearing screen

Pass 20 Jun 2009 30,416 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil level slightly low

gearbox oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2008 30,000 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 30,000 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 30,000 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 26,900 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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SPF 400 is a 1997 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SPF 400, 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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What year was SPF 400 registered?

SPF 400 is a 1997 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 20 January 1997.

Is SPF 400 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPF 400 shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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