MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,092 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in the side wall
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
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear brake is binding very slightly
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))
slight corrosion on rear brake pipes
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
slight corrosion on rear brake pipes
oil leak
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
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint between catalyst and silencer (7.1.2)
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)
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
nsr brake is binding slightly
osf tyre is worn on the inner edge
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front anti roll bar is worn, play in end bushes.
slight corrosion on brake pipes, on both front brake calipers.
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.
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)
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)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
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?
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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?
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