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E511 RRP

1988 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,556 mi
Last recorded7,556 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Lotus Esprit57,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE511 RRP
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2026 7,556 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 2,979 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 98,699 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 94,911 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 91,619 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 87,320 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 81,526 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 80,284 miles

Rear upper coil spring rubbers slightly cracked but can function as intended

Pass 6 Aug 2015 79,146 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 79,085 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre cracking on outer sidewall

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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E511 RRP is a 1988 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E511 RRP, 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 E511 RRP?

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What year was E511 RRP registered?

E511 RRP is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 27 May 1988.

Is E511 RRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E511 RRP shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E511 RRP have outstanding finance?

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