1998 Lotus Esprit 3.5L Petrol · S422 APF
1998 Lotus Esprit (3.5L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 25,187 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ESPRIT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/07/2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,187 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 3506cc
S422 APF Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2023
- 25,187 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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S422 APF Mileage History
- 05/07/2022245,472 mi
- 07/07/202325,187 mi-220,285 mi
Average of roughly -219,211 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
S422 APF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Lotus Esprit (S422 APF) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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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