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E8 OVE

1993 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,594 mi
Last recorded48,594 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1993 Lotus Esprit63,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 OVE
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 16 May 2019 48,594 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 48,549 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 48,470 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 47,621 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 46,603 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 46,107 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 45,386 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 42,210 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 42,037 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 41,989 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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E8 OVE is a 1993 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 E8 OVE, 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.

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What year was E8 OVE registered?

E8 OVE is a 1993 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 5 May 1993.

Is E8 OVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E8 OVE shows 10 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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