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E715 AHL

1987 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

37,650 mi
Last recorded37,650 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 1987 Lotus Esprit48,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE715 AHL
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 37,650 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 37,254 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 36,870 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 36,478 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 35,547 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 33,958 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 33,414 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 32,470 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 31,340 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 30,623 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 28,813 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2009 28,144 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 27,600 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 27,600 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 27,390 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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E715 AHL is a 1987 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 E715 AHL, 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 E715 AHL registered?

E715 AHL is a 1987 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E715 AHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E715 AHL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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