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E4 LOT

1994 Lotus Esprit

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,867 mi
Last recorded70,867 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1994 Lotus Esprit60,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 70,867 miles

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

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

both rear brake disc plates slightly corroded on the inside

Fail 12 May 2014 70,867 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

both front brake disc plates slightly corroded on the inside

Pass 22 May 2013 70,250 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wiper rubber starting to split

Pass 13 Nov 2008 64,470 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 58,336 miles

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

nearside front tyre on the legal limit ( inside edge )

Pass 20 Oct 2006 51,569 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 51,561 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2005 51,558 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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E4 LOT is a 1994 Lotus Esprit in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 E4 LOT, 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 E4 LOT registered?

E4 LOT is a 1994 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 24 August 1994.

Is E4 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E4 LOT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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