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E474 HAP

1988 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,903 mi
Last recorded60,903 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Lotus Esprit57,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE474 HAP
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 60,903 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 60,802 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 60,301 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))

coolant over flow pipe leaking?

drivers seat fore and aft adjustment.....very stiff in operation

position lights.....suspect switch working but intermittent?

wipers working by end of test.....intermittent fault?

Pass 23 Aug 2022 60,153 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 59,838 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 59,217 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 58,807 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 58,266 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 57,870 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 57,413 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 57,019 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 56,722 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 56,250 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 56,250 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 55,828 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 55,828 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 55,567 miles

coolent leak

engin missfire

Fail 3 Jun 2010 55,562 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

coolent leak

engin missfire

Pass 4 Feb 2008 55,255 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 55,177 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 55,058 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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E474 HAP is a 1988 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E474 HAP, 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

How do I check the history of E474 HAP?

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What year was E474 HAP registered?

E474 HAP is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 June 1988.

Is E474 HAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E474 HAP shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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