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108 AJB

1988 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,093 mi
Last recorded30,093 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 1988 Lotus Esprit57,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration108 AJB
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2017 30,093 miles

Exhaust bracket corroded but still secure

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x 2 (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x 2 (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 29,930 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 29,829 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 29,809 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 29,645 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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108 AJB is a 1988 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 57,107 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 108 AJB, 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 38 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 108 AJB registered?

108 AJB is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 8 October 1988.

Is 108 AJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 108 AJB shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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