MOT Status
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96,984 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
slight brake bind on o/s/rear.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
O/S/Rear brake binding slightly after park brake application
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
O/S/Rear brake binding slightly after park brake application
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
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E805 XUA is a 1988 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 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 E805 XUA, 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 E805 XUA registered?
E805 XUA is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 30 December 1988.
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