MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3,621 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))
rear shock absorbers and springs corroded
washers poor
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear brake pads worn low
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E690 JLK is a 1988 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 E690 JLK, 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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What year was E690 JLK registered?
E690 JLK is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 28 May 1988.
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