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CKZ 8221

1988 Lotus Esprit

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,062 mi
Last recorded63,062 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Lotus Esprit57,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKZ 8221
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 63,062 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 62,927 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 62,585 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 62,030 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 61,268 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 61,260 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2019 60,553 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 59,979 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 59,070 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 59,070 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 57,107 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 54,971 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 52,962 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 50,065 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 50,041 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 May 2012 50,034 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 46,988 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

nearside front tyre cracked and perished

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

no passenger seat fitted at time of test

offside front tyre cracked and perished

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 25 Jun 2010 46,984 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

nearside front tyre cracked and perished

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

no passenger seat fitted at time of test

offside front tyre cracked and perished

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 29 Sep 2008 46,969 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

nearside rear tyre side wall crazing

Pass 25 May 2006 46,833 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 46,831 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2005 46,605 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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CKZ 8221 is a 1988 Lotus Esprit in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CKZ 8221, 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 CKZ 8221 registered?

CKZ 8221 is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 25 March 1988.

Is CKZ 8221 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CKZ 8221 shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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