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E617 YEC

1988 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

63,410 mi
Last recorded63,410 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 1988 Lotus Esprit57,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE617 YEC
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 63,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing wear indicators in places (5.2.3 (e))

Steering system slightly rough slightly uneven in operation lock to lock (2.1.1 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 63,410 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from master cylinder to n/s front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both dipped headlights beam images poor/reflectors deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp insecure both inner headlights (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort on both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing wear indicators in places (5.2.3 (e))

Steering system slightly rough slightly uneven in operation lock to lock (2.1.1 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 62,625 miles

Central head light reflectors deteriated

Front tyres cracked

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

general oil leaks

Fail 3 Apr 2018 62,625 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Central head light reflectors deteriated

Front tyres cracked

general oil leaks

Pass 6 May 2016 59,048 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel uj worn (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 May 2016 59,047 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel uj worn (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 59,023 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 58,571 miles

Brake fluid on o/s/r caliper. New caliper fitted. No sign of leak at time of test.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2012 58,377 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2012 58,262 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

brake warning lights on dash

nearside rear lamp lens cracked

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Mar 2011 57,549 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pump damp but not leaking

Fail 14 Mar 2011 57,474 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pump damp but not leaking

Pass 10 Sep 2009 56,894 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 56,793 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 56,770 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 55,844 miles

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 55,844 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 55,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 53,940 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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E617 YEC is a 1988 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 E617 YEC, 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 E617 YEC registered?

E617 YEC is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 12 April 1988.

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