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E444 PPW

1988 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

44,415 mi
Last recorded44,415 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Lotus Esprit57,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE444 PPW
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 44,415 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 44,065 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 43,472 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 43,066 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 43,007 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 43,004 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 42,955 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 42,861 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 42,678 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 43,531 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 42,183 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 41,612 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 41,612 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 41,485 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 41,485 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 41,393 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 41,349 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 41,073 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 39,793 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 39,763 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 39,402 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 39,021 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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E444 PPW is a 1988 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 E444 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 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 E444 PPW registered?

E444 PPW is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 6 January 1988.

Is E444 PPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E444 PPW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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