MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,514 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
front brake discs corroded
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
nail in n/s rear tyre
near-side rear brake starting to bind. †engine leaking oil †near-side main beam headlamp not working †front & rear discs corroded †
radiator corroded
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LUI 1063 is a 1988 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 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 LUI 1063, 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 LUI 1063 registered?
LUI 1063 is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 19 November 1988.
Is LUI 1063 safe to buy?
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