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E154 KUW

1988 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,691 mi
Last recorded43,691 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2020
Typical for 1988 Lotus Esprit57,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE154 KUW
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2020 43,691 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 27 Apr 2020 43,691 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 29 Nov 2018 43,578 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 43,553 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 43,262 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 42,876 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 42,875 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 42,799 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2014 42,799 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2012 42,654 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2012 42,652 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2012 42,553 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 41,934 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2010 41,845 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2008 41,600 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2008 40,960 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

renew wiper blade

Pass 31 Jan 2007 40,780 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 40,401 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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E154 KUW is a 1988 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E154 KUW, 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 E154 KUW registered?

E154 KUW is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 24 February 1988.

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