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E3 PRT

1987 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,284 mi
Last recorded51,284 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 1987 Lotus Esprit48,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 PRT
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 51,284 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 51,242 miles

slight play in steering top bush/mount

Pass 15 May 2009 51,160 miles

front brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 3 May 2008 51,061 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 50,916 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 50,907 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 49,809 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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E3 PRT is a 1987 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E3 PRT, 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 E3 PRT registered?

E3 PRT is a 1987 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 18 September 1987.

Is E3 PRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 PRT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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