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E21 PRT

1994 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,388 mi
Last recorded62,388 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Lotus Esprit60,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE21 PRT
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 62,388 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 58,486 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 55,334 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 49,889 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 46,196 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 46,025 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 45,570 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 45,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system hose to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system hose to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2018 44,918 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 44,388 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 43,841 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 43,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 43,450 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2014 42,931 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 40,710 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 38,971 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 37,176 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 34,938 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 32,109 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 30,144 miles

NSF Tyre is close to limits at inner edge.

OSF Tyre isON the limits of wear at inner edge,

Pass 29 Jan 2007 27,336 miles

Fluctuating performance at nearside rear brake.

Rear brake discs inner faces are rusty.

Pass 30 Jan 2006 22,896 miles

N/S/R B/Hose appears to have been fouling against hub edge (slight wear at hose - not at fail limits at time of test)

O/S/F tyre abit worn at inner edge

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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E21 PRT is a 1994 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 E21 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 E21 PRT registered?

E21 PRT is a 1994 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is E21 PRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E21 PRT shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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