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E546 DMR

1988 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,655 mi
Last recorded29,655 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 1988 Lotus Esprit57,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE546 DMR
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 May 2010 29,655 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

engine oil leak

slight play n/s/f steering arm

Pass 25 May 2009 27,793 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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E546 DMR is a 1988 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E546 DMR, 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 E546 DMR registered?

E546 DMR is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E546 DMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E546 DMR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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