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E363 EAR

1988 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,917 mi
Last recorded46,917 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1988 Lotus Esprit57,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE363 EAR
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 46,917 miles

Front centre cooling fan insecure

Offside Front tyre sidewall starting to perish

rear silencer rubber mount broken but silencer still supported

Pass 18 Sep 2013 46,874 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 46,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 46,867 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 46,528 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 46,145 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 46,043 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 45,114 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 44,796 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Jul 2006 44,796 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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E363 EAR is a 1988 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E363 EAR, 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 E363 EAR registered?

E363 EAR is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 June 1988.

Is E363 EAR safe to buy?

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