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LIB 4791

1988 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,307 mi
Last recorded27,307 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2013
Typical for 1988 Lotus Esprit57,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIB 4791
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2013 27,307 miles

Off side rear brake binding slightly

Slight play noted in steering

Pass 26 Jul 2012 27,307 miles

Slight wear noted in steering

Pass 3 Aug 2011 27,306 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear brakes binding but not showing on r b t

slight tear in wiper blade

Pass 8 Oct 2008 27,295 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust blow at middle to rear joint. requires attn asap.

Front arm bushes worn

Rear pads appear to be very low on very pitted/ corroded brake discs

all coil springs very rusty

nearside rack arm has slight movement in joint

nearside rear tyre low on tread

Fail 7 Oct 2008 27,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust blow at middle to rear joint. requires attn asap.

Front arm bushes worn

Rear pads appear to be very low on very pitted/ corroded brake discs

all coil springs very rusty

nearside rack arm has slight movement in joint

nearside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 13 Sep 2007 27,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 26,937 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 26,937 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

rear brake pipes corroding

rear discs corroding

Pass 6 Feb 2006 24,360 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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LIB 4791 is a 1988 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LIB 4791, 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 LIB 4791 registered?

LIB 4791 is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 6 December 1988.

Is LIB 4791 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LIB 4791 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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