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YBD 326

1993 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

81,239 mi
Last recorded81,239 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 1993 Lotus Esprit63,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBD 326
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 81,239 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 80,229 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 79,984 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 78,383 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 78,361 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 77,603 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 77,549 miles

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 75,085 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

nearside engine mounting bolt loose

Fail 25 Feb 2008 75,084 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 74,425 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 74,425 miles

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)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 73,657 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 73,657 miles

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.

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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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?

The MOT history for YBD 326 shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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