MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,086 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Unit does not pop up (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high also twisted round (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak ()
engine cover & under tray fitted
slight oil leak from gearbox
Oil leak
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres cracking
fuel cap rubber seal cracking slightly,
o/s/r brake disc scored
slight movement in both track rod inner joints.
steering rack slightly rough in operation.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
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 ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres cracking
fuel cap rubber seal cracking slightly,
o/s/r brake disc scored
slight movement in both track rod inner joints.
steering rack slightly rough in operation.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A6 OLC is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 A6 OLC, 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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A6 OLC is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 24 April 1989.
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