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E5 LOT

1988 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,954 mi
Last recorded23,954 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Lotus Esprit57,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2025 23,954 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 22,866 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 22,386 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 21,848 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 21,452 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 20,699 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 20,688 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 20,294 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 19,748 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 19,410 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 18,737 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 18,169 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 18,045 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 18,031 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 17,625 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 17,059 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 16,639 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 16,303 miles

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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E5 LOT is a 1988 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 E5 LOT, 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 E5 LOT?

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What year was E5 LOT registered?

E5 LOT is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 6 April 1988.

Is E5 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 LOT shows 18 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 E5 LOT have outstanding finance?

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