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A2 PHX

1988 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,073 mi
Last recorded80,073 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Lotus Esprit57,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 PHX
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 80,073 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 80,073 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 78,858 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 78,785 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 78,785 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 78,567 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 78,184 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 78,089 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 77,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 77,856 miles

Braking system leaking Nearside Front brake pipe leaking- tightened up (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 76,771 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 76,451 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 75,491 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 75,082 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 73,545 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 73,491 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 72,938 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 72,938 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 72,755 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 71,977 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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A2 PHX is a 1988 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A2 PHX, 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 A2 PHX registered?

A2 PHX is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 22 November 1988.

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