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E964 CGN

1987 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

99,292 mi
Last recorded99,292 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Lotus Esprit48,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE964 CGN
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 99,292 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 98,564 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 97,356 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 96,366 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 93,325 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake effort just met requirements

Pass 8 Apr 2021 89,413 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 88,402 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 87,923 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 87,921 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2015 86,448 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 85,157 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2013 83,149 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 28 May 2012 81,763 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 May 2012 81,689 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2011 80,241 miles

offside rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 8 May 2010 78,099 miles

offside rear + nearside rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 16 May 2009 76,649 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 75,121 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 75,117 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 72,798 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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E964 CGN is a 1987 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 E964 CGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E964 CGN registered?

E964 CGN is a 1987 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 11 September 1987.

Is E964 CGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E964 CGN shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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