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E63 ELN

1987 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

58,617 mi
Last recorded58,617 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Lotus Esprit48,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE63 ELN
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 58,617 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 58,597 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 58,457 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 58,272 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 57,915 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2020 57,901 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 57,891 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 56,874 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 55,788 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 53,708 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 53,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 49,304 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

clutch pedal anti slip worn

slight oil leak on gearbox

Fail 2 Apr 2012 49,304 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

clutch pedal anti slip worn

slight oil leak on gearbox

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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E63 ELN is a 1987 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 E63 ELN, 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 E63 ELN registered?

E63 ELN is a 1987 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 14 September 1987.

Is E63 ELN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E63 ELN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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