1998 Lotus Esprit 2.0L Petrol · R3 YVV
1998 Lotus Esprit (2.0L, petrol). First registered 23 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 66,773 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ESPRIT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,773 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R3 YVV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 66,773 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R3 YVV 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 (R3 YVV) between June 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
R3 YVV Mileage History
- 21/06/202256,931 mi
- 10/07/202359,103 mi+2,172 mi
- 10/07/202461,869 mi+2,766 mi
- 18/07/202564,650 mi+2,781 mi
- 21/07/202666,773 mi+2,123 mi
Average of roughly 2,411 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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