1998 Lotus Esprit GT3 2.0L Petrol · R737 RMJ
1998 Lotus Esprit GT3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 13 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 49,808 miles. MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ESPRIT GT3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,808 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R737 RMJ Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 49,808 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R737 RMJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Lotus Esprit Gt3 (R737 RMJ) between June 2005 and April 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”.
R737 RMJ Mileage History
- 11/06/200531,087 mi
- 10/06/200632,505 mi+1,418 mi
- 09/06/200733,724 mi+1,219 mi
- 14/06/200834,638 mi+914 mi
- 27/05/200935,951 mi+1,313 mi
- 12/06/201037,152 mi+1,201 mi
- 11/06/201138,507 mi+1,355 mi
- 26/05/201239,385 mi+878 mi
- 29/05/201340,114 mi+729 mi
- 07/06/201440,919 mi+805 mi
- 10/06/201440,919 mi
- 17/08/201541,664 mi+745 mi
- 03/08/201642,389 mi+725 mi
- 09/08/201743,194 mi+805 mi
- 25/01/201943,680 mi+486 mi
- 25/01/201943,682 mi+2 mi
- 15/01/202044,989 mi+1,307 mi
- 07/01/202145,741 mi+752 mi
- 26/01/202246,550 mi+809 mi
- 13/01/202347,278 mi+728 mi
- 01/02/202448,130 mi+852 mi
- 27/03/202549,028 mi+898 mi
- 14/04/202649,808 mi+780 mi
Average of roughly 898 miles per year across 23 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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