MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,709 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside front and offside front (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)
coolant leak at expansion tank area
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
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OIL 3788 is a 1987 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
Across all 1987 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 48,573 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 OIL 3788, 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 39 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was OIL 3788 registered?
OIL 3788 is a 1987 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 February 1987.
Is OIL 3788 safe to buy?
The MOT history for OIL 3788 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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