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E4 PRT

1988 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

22,661 mi
Last recorded22,661 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 1988 Lotus Esprit57,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 PRT
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 22,661 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 22,634 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 22,602 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 22,602 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 22,583 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 22,570 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 22,433 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 21,167 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 19,909 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 19,080 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 18,178 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear lenz damaged

Fail 22 Sep 2011 18,176 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear lenz damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2007 16,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 15,048 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 15,048 miles

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

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

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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E4 PRT is a 1988 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 E4 PRT, 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 E4 PRT registered?

E4 PRT is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 9 November 1988.

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