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E614 TKK

1987 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

17,793 mi
Last recorded17,793 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 1987 Lotus Esprit48,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE614 TKK
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 17,793 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel free play detected steering rack pinion (2.3 (a) (i))

brake effort handbrake low 19%

Pass 8 Nov 2019 17,124 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 17,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 17,046 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 15,902 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 15,354 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 13,618 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 13,446 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 12,736 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 10,242 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 6,936 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 3,738 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 1,820 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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E614 TKK is a 1987 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1987 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 48,573 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 E614 TKK, 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 39 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E614 TKK registered?

E614 TKK is a 1987 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 23 September 1987.

Is E614 TKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E614 TKK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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