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E990 SVF

1988 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

63,066 mi
Last recorded63,066 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Lotus Esprit57,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE990 SVF
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 63,066 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 61,415 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 59,916 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 58,622 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 57,322 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 56,574 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 56,166 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 55,203 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 55,203 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 53,624 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 53,237 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 62,870 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 52,854 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)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 52,584 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 52,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Feb 2013 51,991 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 51,991 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 51,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2011 50,513 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 49,756 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 48,874 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 47,858 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 45,700 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 44,772 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 44,722 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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E990 SVF is a 1988 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 E990 SVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E990 SVF?

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What year was E990 SVF registered?

E990 SVF is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E990 SVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E990 SVF shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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