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E66 ELN

1987 Lotus Esprit

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,986 mi
Last recorded51,986 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 1987 Lotus Esprit48,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE66 ELN
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 51,986 miles

Nearside Fuel cap seal is cracking/perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre has been driven on whilst flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 51,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap seals cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 51,871 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap seals cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 51,836 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 51,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 51,518 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 51,070 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 50,668 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 50,668 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 50,392 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 48,876 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 48,345 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 48,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 47,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 46,799 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Jun 2011 46,003 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 45,996 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 45,403 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 45,126 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 45,126 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 44,399 miles

Slight play in N/S of steering rack.

Pass 10 May 2007 43,668 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 42,127 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 42,123 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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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E66 ELN is a 1987 Lotus Esprit in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E66 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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E66 ELN is a 1987 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 11 August 1987.

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