MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,928 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
wiper smearing
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
coolant leak [water pump]
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E656 YTO is a 1987 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1987 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 48,573 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 E656 YTO, 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 39 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was E656 YTO registered?
E656 YTO is a 1987 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 August 1987.
Is E656 YTO safe to buy?
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