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E271 EJU

1987 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

35,460 mi
Last recorded35,460 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Lotus Esprit48,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE271 EJU
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 35,460 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 34,709 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 34,173 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 33,684 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 32,887 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 32,159 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 31,174 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 30,340 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 29,956 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 29,370 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 28,365 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 27,569 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 27,437 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 26,580 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 26,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2012 21,147 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 15,861 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 15,854 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 15,806 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 15,356 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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E271 EJU is a 1987 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1987 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 48,573 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 E271 EJU, 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 39 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E271 EJU registered?

E271 EJU is a 1987 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 17 September 1987.

Is E271 EJU safe to buy?

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