MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,975 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60 R15 Outer side walls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Flexible brake hose bracket catches coil spring on full right lock with suspension raised
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60 R15 Outer side walls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering rack pinion (2.3 (a) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation Recorded less than 70 % of the O/S efficiency during the rise and fall of the service brake application (1.2.1 (d))
Steering linkage fouling Steering column shaft universal joint pinch bolt at pinion, fouling sub frame (2.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60 R15 Outer side walls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Flexible brake hose bracket catches coil spring on full right lock with suspension raised
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60 R15 Outer side walls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering rack pinion (2.3 (a) (i))
front tyres perishing and cracking
Coolant leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
slight manifold blow
slight play in steering rack
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F337 XEW is a 1988 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 F337 XEW, 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 F337 XEW registered?
F337 XEW is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 16 September 1988.
Is F337 XEW safe to buy?
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