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E805 XUA

1988 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

96,984 mi
Last recorded96,984 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Lotus Esprit57,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE805 XUA
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 96,984 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 96,876 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 96,810 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 96,791 miles

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))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 96,743 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 96,732 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 96,719 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 96,647 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 96,624 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight brake bind on o/s/rear.

Fail 14 May 2013 96,537 miles

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)

Pass 14 May 2013 96,537 miles

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 96,184 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 96,097 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 95,889 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 95,476 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 95,068 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 95,068 miles

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 93,755 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2005 93,751 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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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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