MOT Status
ValidMileage
80,073 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is A2 PHX safe to buy?
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