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E5 PRX

1990 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,052 mi
Last recorded80,052 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2007
Typical for 1990 Lotus Esprit58,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 PRX
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2007 80,052 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 78,384 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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E5 PRX is a 1990 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E5 PRX, 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 E5 PRX registered?

E5 PRX is a 1990 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 26 February 1990.

Is E5 PRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 PRX shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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