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E51 PRT

1988 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,386 mi
Last recorded74,386 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 1988 Lotus Esprit57,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE51 PRT
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 74,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres age related cracks. slight play inner rack balljoints

Fail 12 Feb 2013 74,386 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres age related cracks. slight play inner rack balljoints

Pass 10 Jul 2009 74,332 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to perish & split

o/s/f tyre starting to perish & split

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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E51 PRT is a 1988 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 E51 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 E51 PRT registered?

E51 PRT is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 19 December 1988.

Is E51 PRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E51 PRT shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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