MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
2,321 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from engine / transmission . (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around tread blocks and primary grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Bonnet Latch not working. (1 of 2 fitted)
Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Clutch slave cylinder leaking fluid. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Cracked around tread blocks and primary grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Steering system slightly rough Rough when rotated from lock to lock. (2.1.1 (a))
Central Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from engine / transmission . (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around tread blocks and primary grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Bonnet Latch not working. (1 of 2 fitted)
Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Clutch slave cylinder leaking fluid. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Cracked around tread blocks and primary grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Steering system slightly rough Rough when rotated from lock to lock. (2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B18 NDT is a 1990 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1990 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 58,588 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 B18 NDT, 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 36 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was B18 NDT registered?
B18 NDT is a 1990 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 19 February 1990.
Is B18 NDT safe to buy?
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