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E466 EFP

1987 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,059 mi
Last recorded34,059 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Lotus Esprit48,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE466 EFP
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 34,059 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 33,735 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 33,735 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 33,636 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil needs topping up

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Perking brake light staying on when park brake is off

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Oct 2014 33,604 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil needs topping up

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Perking brake light staying on when park brake is off

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2013 33,200 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 32,522 miles

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general corrosion under vehicle.

side skirt fitted on sills

Fail 19 Jul 2012 32,499 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general corrosion under vehicle.

side skirt fitted on sills

Pass 5 Aug 2011 31,909 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2009 30,570 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 30,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Jul 2008 30,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering wheel slightly loose

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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E466 EFP is a 1987 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E466 EFP, 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 E466 EFP registered?

E466 EFP is a 1987 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 7 August 1987.

Is E466 EFP safe to buy?

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