MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,410 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
Central head light reflectors deteriated
Front tyres cracked
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
general oil leaks
Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
Central head light reflectors deteriated
Front tyres cracked
general oil leaks
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel uj worn (2.2.A.1b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel uj worn (2.2.A.1b)
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)
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
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
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
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
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
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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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E617 YEC is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 12 April 1988.
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