MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,227 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Steering rack has slight movement
both front tyres are perished badly
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
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is NIB 4904 safe to buy?
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