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L888 ESP

1994 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

70,092 mi
Last recorded70,092 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 1994 Lotus Esprit60,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 ESP
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 70,092 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 70,092 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 69,985 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 69,645 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 69,475 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in the side wall

Fail 5 Dec 2020 69,475 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in the side wall

Pass 9 Dec 2019 69,326 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear brake is binding very slightly

Fail 9 Dec 2019 69,326 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear brake is binding very slightly

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 69,149 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 20 Dec 2018 69,149 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 18 Dec 2017 68,785 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2017 68,783 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2016 67,979 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint between catalyst and silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 67,979 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint between catalyst and silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 67,048 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 65,050 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

nsr brake is binding slightly

osf tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 31 Dec 2014 65,050 miles

nsr brake is binding slightly

osf tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2013 62,352 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 62,352 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 60,578 miles

front anti roll bar is worn, play in end bushes.

slight corrosion on brake pipes, on both front brake calipers.

Fail 31 Oct 2012 60,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front anti roll bar is worn, play in end bushes.

slight corrosion on brake pipes, on both front brake calipers.

Pass 1 Nov 2011 58,917 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 56,504 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 54,673 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 54,673 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 52,407 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 52,407 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 49,505 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 49,504 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 47,911 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 47,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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L888 ESP is a 1994 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

Across all 1994 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 60,102 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L888 ESP, 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 32 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L888 ESP registered?

L888 ESP is a 1994 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 10 January 1994.

Is L888 ESP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L888 ESP shows 31 tests with a 58.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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