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E14 PRT

1994 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

81,437 mi
Last recorded81,437 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Lotus Esprit60,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE14 PRT
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 81,437 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 81,045 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 79,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner brake line next to rack (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner brake line next to rack (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 79,924 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner brake line next to rack (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner brake line next to rack (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 78,578 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 77,090 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 76,950 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 76,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 74,290 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 72,453 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 69,248 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded back to front ()

Lower under trays fitted obscuring testable components

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Inner Oil leak ()

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside screen washer ineffective

Pass 26 Jun 2015 67,326 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 66,578 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 65,310 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 64,181 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 62,956 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 62,480 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 60,895 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 58,573 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 55,933 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 53,478 miles

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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E14 PRT is a 1994 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1994 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 60,102 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E14 PRT, 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 32 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E14 PRT registered?

E14 PRT is a 1994 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 4 January 1994.

Is E14 PRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E14 PRT shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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