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P852 RVG

1997 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 1974cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests34 (18 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

113,467 mi
Last recorded113,467 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 Lotus Esprit46,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP852 RVG
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

18 pass 16 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 113,467 miles

All rear shock absorbers are corroded to outer casings

Fail 19 Dec 2022 113,460 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

All rear shock absorbers are corroded to outer casings

Pass 9 Dec 2021 113,293 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 113,290 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Catalyst joining flange area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Behind steering rack area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern/beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Behind steering rack area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front pitted and corroded on insides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Attached to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 112,186 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 112,186 miles

Emissions not tested Due to oil leak from engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On insides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre is on the legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 18 Nov 2019 109,893 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 109,023 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn thin on inner edge

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 109,023 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch area support brace for radiator (bolt fitted bar ) is rotted badly

Offside Front Tyre worn thin on inner edge

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 106,611 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 106,611 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold area (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty Unable to turn switch in the off position (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding Both rear (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 104,136 miles

Engine management light indicates a fault

Fail 26 Jan 2017 104,136 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Catalyst area (7.1.2)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Nearside front sensor connecting plug not fitted correclty (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 18 Nov 2015 98,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Attached to trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Attached to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Attached to trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Service brake recorded at 28% (3.7.B.5b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 98,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Attached to trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Attached to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Attached to trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Service brake recorded at 28% (3.7.B.5b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 95,217 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 95,217 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear brake has a slight bind

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 91,014 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 91,005 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 86,704 miles

both rear tyres are worn close to the wear indicators

Fail 25 Oct 2011 80,078 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 80,078 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 74,575 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 74,575 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 69,389 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 69,379 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 65,353 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 65,347 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 59,411 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

gear selector cables rubbing on offside rear inner driveshaft

Fail 18 Jan 2008 59,411 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

gear selector cables rubbing on offside rear inner driveshaft

Fail 4 Jan 2008 59,350 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 55,458 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2006 55,453 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 53,068 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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P852 RVG is a 1997 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1997 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 46,303 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 P852 RVG, 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 29 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P852 RVG is a 1997 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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