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E200 DCU

1988 Lotus Esprit

Green Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

3,725 mi
Last recorded3,725 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 1988 Lotus Esprit57,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE200 DCU
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 3,725 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Aug 2021 3,721 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive over 6.5% CO (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive over 1200ppm (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear disc's have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 3,620 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 3,595 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 2,583 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 1,959 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable very close to wheel

steering very notchy

washers ran out of water on test

Pass 5 Jul 2014 1,889 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2013 970 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 240 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2010
Fail 23 Mar 2010

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 17,420 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 14,974 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 13,489 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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E200 DCU is a 1988 Lotus Esprit in Green with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E200 DCU, 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 E200 DCU registered?

E200 DCU is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 13 January 1988.

Is E200 DCU safe to buy?

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