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E515 NCR

1988 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,622 mi
Last recorded41,622 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 1988 Lotus Esprit57,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE515 NCR
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 41,622 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 41,622 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 4,158 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 41,467 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 40,170 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 40,088 miles

Centre Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

n/s/f tyre badly perishing

Fail 25 Jul 2013 40,088 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

n/s/f tyre badly perishing

Pass 3 Jul 2012 40,047 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 40,047 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 39,900 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 39,625 miles

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

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

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

nearside washer poor operation

Fail 10 May 2010 39,625 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside washer poor operation

Pass 1 Apr 2009 38,619 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 38,572 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 37,242 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 35,967 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 35,461 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 35,435 miles

Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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E515 NCR is a 1988 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E515 NCR, 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 E515 NCR registered?

E515 NCR is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E515 NCR safe to buy?

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