1998 Lotus Esprit 2.0L Petrol · S444 JDB
1998 Lotus Esprit (2.0L, petrol). First registered 14/11/1998. Recorded mileage 50,561 miles. MOT valid until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ESPRIT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,561 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1974cc
S444 JDB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
- 50,561 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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S444 JDB Mileage History
- 25/08/202248,752 mi
- 27/07/202348,840 mi+88 mi
- 15/08/202448,951 mi+111 mi
- 03/07/202549,016 mi+65 mi
- 26/06/202650,561 mi+1,545 mi
Average of roughly 472 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S444 JDB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Lotus Esprit (S444 JDB) between August 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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