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E26 LTS

1988 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

68,843 mi
Last recorded68,843 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Lotus Esprit57,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE26 LTS
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 68,843 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 68,388 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 68,387 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 67,141 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive rear mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine, rear crankshaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 67,139 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All tyres showing age cracks on the outer walls. Tyres manufacture date is the 26 week of 2003, 19 years old.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has very slight play starting, detecteable on wheel.

slight oil leak starting on engine seems to be in the area of the rear crankshaft seal.

Pass 5 Mar 2021 65,983 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 65,978 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 65,882 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 65,840 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 65,786 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 64,900 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 64,899 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 64,267 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 61,021 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 59,252 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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E26 LTS is a 1988 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 E26 LTS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E26 LTS registered?

E26 LTS is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E26 LTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E26 LTS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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