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E968 BKM

1988 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,302 mi
Last recorded64,302 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 1988 Lotus Esprit57,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE968 BKM
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 64,302 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 64,231 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 64,075 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 63,518 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside rear brake slight bind detected

underbody has small trim not attached

Fail 14 Dec 2012 63,518 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

underbody has small trim not attached

Pass 1 Dec 2011 62,692 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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E968 BKM is a 1988 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1988 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 57,107 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 E968 BKM, 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 38 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E968 BKM registered?

E968 BKM is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 January 1988.

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