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E140 DNB

1988 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,014 mi
Last recorded30,014 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Lotus Esprit57,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE140 DNB
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 30,014 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 29,529 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jun 2025 29,529 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2024 28,589 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear slight corrosion of rear suspension and brake pipes.

Fail 5 Jun 2024 28,589 miles

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.

Pass 15 Jun 2023 24,594 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 23,361 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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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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