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E464 CMR

1988 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,198 mi
Last recorded66,198 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 1988 Lotus Esprit57,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE464 CMR
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 66,198 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 65,978 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 65,003 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 63,946 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 63,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 63,366 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 63,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to edge on inner side of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 62,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 61,227 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 59,185 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 58,798 miles

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2013 57,575 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 57,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 57,014 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 55,427 miles

Offside front rack boot perished

slight bind nearside rear wheel

slight bind offside front wheel

Fail 17 Nov 2010 55,427 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside front rack boot perished

slight bind offside front wheel

slight bind offside rear wheel

Pass 15 Jul 2008 54,859 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 54,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 53,064 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 53,058 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS

1. steering rack action feels slightly rough, slight wear between rack and pinnion, feels heavy when loaded. †2. remaining steel brake pipes all have slight corrosion. †3. slight wear/play nearside front wheel bearing.

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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E464 CMR is a 1988 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 E464 CMR, 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 E464 CMR registered?

E464 CMR is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 21 April 1988.

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