MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
914 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
brake pipes both sides rear corroding
surface corrosion on all brake calipers and discs
surface corrosion on all shockers and coil springs
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake pipes both sides rear corroding
surface corrosion on all brake calipers and discs
surface corrosion on all shockers and coil springs
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E539 VEX is a 1988 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 E539 VEX, 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 E539 VEX registered?
E539 VEX is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 23 May 1988.
Is E539 VEX safe to buy?
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