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E444 RKG

1988 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2173cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,128 mi
Last recorded30,128 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 1988 Lotus Esprit57,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE444 RKG
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,173cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2021 30,128 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 30,076 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2007 30,074 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 30,008 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 RKG is a 1988 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,173cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RKG, 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.

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What year was E444 RKG registered?

E444 RKG is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 13 January 1988.

Is E444 RKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E444 RKG shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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