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E5 PPT

1993 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

46,912 mi
Last recorded46,912 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 1993 Lotus Esprit63,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 PPT
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 46,912 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 45,809 miles

sports exhaust system fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2017 45,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres are perished

Pass 11 May 2016 45,415 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

rear discs rusting

Fail 10 May 2016 45,415 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

rear discs rusting

Fail 6 May 2016 45,411 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 44,526 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 43,332 miles

both front inner wheel archs have signs of rubbing no fouling found on lock to lock

both rear tyre perishing on sidewalls +osr has cut in tread very close to excess

rear exhaust blowing close to excess

Pass 20 May 2011 42,156 miles

both rear inner brake discs corroded

brakes tested by tapley meter

osr and nsr tyre perishing

Pass 6 Mar 2006 21,585 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 21,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

oil leak

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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E5 PPT is a 1993 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1993 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 63,105 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 E5 PPT, 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 33 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 E5 PPT registered?

E5 PPT is a 1993 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 6 October 1993.

Is E5 PPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 PPT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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