MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,239 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
n/s rear parking brake reduced effort
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s rear parking brake reduced effort
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
nearside engine mounting bolt loose
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside engine mounting bolts loose
offside rear brake disc corroded
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
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YBD 326 is a 1993 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
Across all 1993 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 63,105 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 YBD 326, 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 33 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was YBD 326 registered?
YBD 326 is a 1993 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 26 March 1993.
Is YBD 326 safe to buy?
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