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E8 CYL

1996 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

56,903 mi
Last recorded56,903 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Lotus Esprit48,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 CYL
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 56,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective main beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective dip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective main beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2025 56,613 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2024 52,975 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs have corrosion. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items.

Parking brake/brake fluid warning light on permanatly.

Fail 20 May 2024 52,975 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs have corrosion. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items.

Parking brake/brake fluid warning light on permanatly.

Pass 14 Apr 2023 51,409 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources very dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 50,576 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 49,925 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 49,667 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 49,581 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 48,844 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 48,844 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 48,714 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 46,757 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 43,118 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 42,805 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 42,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 41,831 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2013 41,831 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2012 41,446 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 40,920 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 40,292 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 39,787 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 38,075 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 38,075 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 35,376 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 31,256 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 31,195 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

oil leak

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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E8 CYL is a 1996 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1996 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 48,465 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 E8 CYL, 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 30 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E8 CYL registered?

E8 CYL is a 1996 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 13 May 1996.

Is E8 CYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E8 CYL shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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