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E659 YTO

1987 Lotus Esprit

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,468 mi
Last recorded61,468 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Lotus Esprit48,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE659 YTO
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 61,468 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 61,263 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2024 61,074 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 May 2024 61,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 60,614 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 60,314 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 60,011 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 59,612 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 59,612 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 59,486 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 59,035 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 58,022 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 58,022 miles

Front registration plate obscured by sticker in middle of the plate (6.3.1d)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate obscured by sticker in middle of the plate (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 57,696 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 57,661 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 57,597 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 57,258 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 56,890 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2008 56,586 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2007 56,241 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 56,210 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2006 55,806 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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E659 YTO is a 1987 Lotus Esprit in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E659 YTO, 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 E659 YTO registered?

E659 YTO is a 1987 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E659 YTO safe to buy?

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