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E333 TAH

1988 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

69,727 mi
Last recorded69,727 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 1988 Lotus Esprit57,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE333 TAH
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2024 69,727 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F + O/S/R + N/S/R minor age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 69,702 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F + O/S/R + N/S/R minor age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 69,633 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 69,607 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 69,361 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 68,233 miles

number plate lights dim

Fail 7 May 2019 68,231 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

number plate lights dim

Pass 2 Sep 2015 67,978 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 67,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2013 67,645 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 67,246 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 65,505 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 63,719 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 62,167 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 59,334 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 57,475 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 57,475 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steerin rack feels notchy on lock to lock check

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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E333 TAH is a 1988 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 E333 TAH, 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 E333 TAH registered?

E333 TAH is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 24 March 1988.

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