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E2 PRY

1998 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

37,404 mi
Last recorded37,404 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Lotus Esprit48,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 PRY
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 37,404 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 37,214 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 37,214 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 36,228 miles

Reverse lights not working

Fail 25 Mar 2019 36,223 miles

Emissions not tested Due to excessive smoke from left exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle Left exhaust (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration Left exhaust (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative Both sides (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Reverse lights not working

Pass 29 Mar 2018 34,723 miles

Front brake application is slightly uneven

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 32,795 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 32,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick On insides (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven Offside has the lower reading (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven Offside has the lower reading (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Braided flexi hose in contact with coil spring (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2016 31,245 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 31,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 26,815 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2014 26,811 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Steering wheel locking device missing (2.1.6)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 25,071 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 20,896 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 15,859 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 15,858 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 PRY is a 1998 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 48,579 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 E2 PRY, 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 28 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E2 PRY registered?

E2 PRY is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 8 June 1998.

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