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B29 LOT

1988 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,171 mi
Last recorded97,171 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Lotus Esprit57,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB29 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2025 97,171 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 96,958 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 96,403 miles

all tyres slightly perished.

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2016 95,638 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 95,283 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 95,257 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 97,789 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 94,446 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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B29 LOT is a 1988 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 B29 LOT, 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 B29 LOT registered?

B29 LOT is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is B29 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B29 LOT shows 8 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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