MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,404 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Reverse lights not working
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
Front brake application is slightly uneven
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (3.7.B.3)
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
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Oil leak
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is E2 PRY safe to buy?
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