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E348 DCF

1987 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,851 mi
Last recorded20,851 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Lotus Esprit48,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE348 DCF
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 20,851 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 20,750 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 20,423 miles

Offside Front Sun visor defective but not restricting drivers view

Pass 5 Jan 2023 19,859 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 18,893 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 18,893 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2020 17,693 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 17,693 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 16,784 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2019 16,784 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 15,700 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 13,965 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 12,603 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 10,130 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 10,005 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 8,580 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 6,784 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 5,976 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 4,733 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 3,705 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 2,916 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 1,420 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 574 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 96,089 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 96,088 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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E348 DCF is a 1987 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 E348 DCF, 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 E348 DCF registered?

E348 DCF is a 1987 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 3 August 1987.

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