MOT Status
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33,373 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Engine management light indicates a fault
Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter housing pipe work (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On insides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine management light indicates a fault
Front wiper blade is smeary
Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front show white light (4.4.3 (a))
Engine management light indicates a fault
Front wiper blade is smeary
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to turbocharger area (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to turbo charger area (6.1.2 (a))
Metal pipe for clutch slave cylinder is slightly corroded
Engine management light indicates a fault
Slight coolant loss from pipes/hoses below steering rack area
Slight engine coolant loss from pipes at engine crankshaft pulley area
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Engine management light indicates a fault
Slight engine coolant loss from pipes at engine crankshaft pulley area
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E18 PRT is a 2002 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
Across all 2002 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 27,592 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 E18 PRT, 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 24 years old, this Lotus Esprit is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was E18 PRT registered?
E18 PRT is a 2002 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 6 June 2002.
Is E18 PRT safe to buy?
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