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E411 SOE

1988 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

3,407 mi
Last recorded3,407 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Lotus Esprit57,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE411 SOE
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 3,407 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 52 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 41 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 41 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 83,154 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 83,110 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 82,973 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear- connecting to flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake fluid level low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 82,783 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 82,697 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 81,623 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 81,587 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 81,345 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 81,223 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 80,304 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 80,304 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 78,696 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 77,919 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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E411 SOE is a 1988 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 E411 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 38 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 E411 SOE registered?

E411 SOE is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 27 January 1988.

Is E411 SOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E411 SOE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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