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E510 RKP

1987 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,219 mi
Last recorded66,219 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 1987 Lotus Esprit48,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE510 RKP
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 66,219 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 66,138 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 66,022 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 65,936 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 65,931 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 65,573 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 65,573 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 65,063 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 64,649 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 64,506 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 64,393 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 64,393 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 63,971 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 63,971 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 63,893 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 63,766 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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E510 RKP is a 1987 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E510 RKP, 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 E510 RKP registered?

E510 RKP is a 1987 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E510 RKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E510 RKP shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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