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Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cracked/perished around the circumference of the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cracked/perished around the circumference of the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked/perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked/perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
All suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Makes contact with coolant hose (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Engine is mifiring when idle speed is increased
Exhaust emissions has only jut met the requirements, HC level is very high
Offside Front Seat belt buckle surrounding trim damaged slightly and is starting to seperate
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Passenger's seat insecure Nearside seat and nearside front mounting, bolt is loose and requires tightening (6.2.A.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
rear brake binding Both rear (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking Hose join to ferrule (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking At brake caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose leaking Hose join to ferrule (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear service brake recorded at 21% (3.7.B.5b)
Engine is mifiring when idle speed is increased
Exhaust emissions has only jut met the requirements, HC level is very high
Offside Front Seat belt buckle surrounding trim damaged slightly and is starting to seperate
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Headlamp aim too low Both headlamps (1.8)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer (7.1.2)
Parking brake efficiency at 16% only just met the requirements to pass, advise on adjust/repair maybe necessary
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer area at bracket (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested Due to exhaust condition (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Tubed chassis section near exhaust manifold area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Do not hit screen as intended (8.2.3)
rear brake excessively fluctuating Both rear (3.7.B.3)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Brake slightly binding
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake slightly binding
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS
Both rear wheels have a slight bind
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear tyre worn close to the wear indicators
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
travel on parking brake lever
travel on parking brake lever
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight/play/in/steering/rack
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight/play/in/steering/rack
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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500 NAA is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.
Across all 1989 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 54,649 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 500 NAA, 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 37 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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500 NAA is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 3 January 1989.
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