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E19 PRT

1995 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

100,116 mi
Last recorded100,116 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1995 Lotus Esprit51,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE19 PRT
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 100,116 miles

Central Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 99,707 miles

Central Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front suspension corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 99,499 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 98,060 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 98,054 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 96,651 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 96,648 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 94,698 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 94,698 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 92,296 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 88,418 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 86,605 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 86,590 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 84,345 miles

Some under vehicle suspension components becoming corroded.

Pass 8 Sep 2014 82,188 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 79,435 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 74,415 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 73,092 miles

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

front and rear number plates fitted with tape

Fail 6 Jul 2011 73,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

front and rear number plates fitted with tape

Pass 13 Jul 2010 68,288 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 68,287 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 66,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2008 61,012 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 57,932 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 54,888 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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E19 PRT is a 1995 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1995 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 51,286 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 E19 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 31 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E19 PRT registered?

E19 PRT is a 1995 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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