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E410 SOE

1987 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

44,221 mi
Last recorded44,221 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Lotus Esprit48,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE410 SOE
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 44,221 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 43,970 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 43,818 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 43,672 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 43,369 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 43,307 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 43,126 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 43,126 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 42,281 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 41,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 40,558 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 39,679 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 38,452 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 37,676 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 36,114 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 34,722 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 33,152 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 32,283 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack socket joint.

Pass 25 Jul 2008 31,178 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 30,707 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 30,481 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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E410 SOE is a 1987 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 E410 SOE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E410 SOE registered?

E410 SOE is a 1987 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E410 SOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E410 SOE shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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