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E336 WOL

1988 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

43,113 mi
Last recorded43,113 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Lotus Esprit57,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE336 WOL
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 43,113 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2025 42,760 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 42,127 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 41,503 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 40,241 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 39,070 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 37,810 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 37,143 miles
Pass 28 May 2017 36,440 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 35,624 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 34,268 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 34,262 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 34,258 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 34,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 34,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 34,230 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 34,224 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

several bolts/studs missing from exhaust manifold

Pass 29 May 2008 34,217 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 33,956 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 32,173 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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E336 WOL is a 1988 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 E336 WOL, 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 E336 WOL registered?

E336 WOL is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 8 April 1988.

Is E336 WOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E336 WOL shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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