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30,014 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
Rear slight corrosion of rear suspension and brake pipes.
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear slight corrosion of rear suspension and brake pipes.
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
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E140 DNB is a 1988 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 E140 DNB, 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 E140 DNB registered?
E140 DNB is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 March 1988.
Is E140 DNB safe to buy?
The MOT history for E140 DNB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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