MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,450 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake performance unable to be tested due to hand brake is stuck on not safe to carry out brake test (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
underbody panels fitted
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
at time of test, passenger seat missing
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E74 ELN is a 1987 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 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 E74 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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What year was E74 ELN registered?
E74 ELN is a 1987 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 25 September 1987.
Is E74 ELN safe to buy?
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