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NIB 4904

1988 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,227 mi
Last recorded79,227 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 1988 Lotus Esprit57,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIB 4904
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2010 79,227 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

OSF ball joint boot split but no play

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 79,227 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

OSF ball joint boot split but no play

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 78,158 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering rack has slight movement

both front tyres are perished badly

Fail 23 Jul 2009 78,158 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front tyres are perished badly

Pass 23 Feb 2008 76,438 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

numberplates starting to seperate

off side rear indicator has condensation

Pass 27 Jan 2007 73,956 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both front and rear number plates starting to seperating

near side rear light lense cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2006 71,916 miles

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

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

off side front top ball joint rubber boot split

oil leak

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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NIB 4904 is a 1988 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NIB 4904, 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 NIB 4904 registered?

NIB 4904 is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 18 November 1988.

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