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E666 HSG

1987 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

45,652 mi
Last recorded45,652 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Lotus Esprit48,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE666 HSG
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 45,652 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 45,458 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 45,458 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 45,416 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 44,244 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 43,956 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 42,274 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 41,560 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 41,529 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 40,835 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 40,801 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 34,264 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 34,054 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 33,793 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 33,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 33,674 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 33,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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E666 HSG is a 1987 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 E666 HSG, 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 E666 HSG registered?

E666 HSG is a 1987 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E666 HSG safe to buy?

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