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E2 PRT

1990 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,160 mi
Last recorded72,160 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 1990 Lotus Esprit58,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 PRT
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 72,160 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 71,541 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 71,524 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 71,523 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2018 71,453 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 71,400 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 71,062 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 70,922 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 70,922 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 70,656 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 70,498 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 70,342 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 69,997 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 69,633 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 69,454 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 69,327 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 68,202 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 68,186 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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E2 PRT is a 1990 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 E2 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 36 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E2 PRT registered?

E2 PRT is a 1990 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 23 August 1990.

Is E2 PRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E2 PRT shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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