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E966 AKR

1988 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

13,597 mi
Last recorded13,597 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 1988 Lotus Esprit57,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE966 AKR
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 13,597 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 13,554 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 13,514 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 13,366 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 13,221 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 13,221 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 13,204 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested both sides not popping up (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2020 13,203 miles

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 12,742 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 12,439 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 12,439 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 11,910 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 11,577 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 10,644 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 9,862 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2011 9,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

O/S Rear Handbrake Cable Mounting Bolts loose On Caliper

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2010 9,300 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in o/s inner rack bush.

Fail 24 Nov 2010 9,300 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in o/s inner rack bush.

Pass 26 Nov 2009 7,839 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2009 7,802 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2008 6,384 miles

Oil leak

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

front brake hoses sercured by cable ties

n/s handbrake slightly down

wipers starting to wear

Fail 5 Nov 2008 6,374 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

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

front brake hoses sercured by cable ties

n/s handbrake slightly down

wipers starting to wear

Pass 29 Oct 2007 4,258 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 2,563 miles

Slight play in steering rack to chassis mount. †

Pass 1 Nov 2005 99,689 miles

Slight play in right hand steering rack

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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E966 AKR is a 1988 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 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 E966 AKR, 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 E966 AKR registered?

E966 AKR is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 5 May 1988.

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