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E5 PRY

2002 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,417 mi
Last recorded30,417 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Lotus Esprit27,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 PRY
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2015 30,417 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 30,305 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 May 2013 30,167 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 30,053 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 29,848 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 29,042 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 27,678 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 263,194 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 21,212 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 PRY is a 2002 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2002 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 27,592 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 PRY, 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 24 years old, this Lotus Esprit is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was E5 PRY registered?

E5 PRY is a 2002 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 20 June 2002.

Is E5 PRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 PRY shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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