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E432 PPW

1987 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,189 mi
Last recorded49,189 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Lotus Esprit48,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE432 PPW
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 49,189 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 48,959 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 48,787 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2022 48,764 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2021 48,613 miles
Fail 1 May 2021 48,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 48,220 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 48,039 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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E432 PPW is a 1987 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E432 PPW, 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 E432 PPW registered?

E432 PPW is a 1987 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 4 December 1987.

Is E432 PPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E432 PPW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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