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LOTUS ESPRIT

1988 · BLUE · PETROL · 43,015 mi

● Tax: SORN● MOT: Not valid● ULEZ Non-Compliant

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MOT History — 9 tests · 5 passed · 4 failed

PASS14 May 2018
43,015 mi
PASS13 January 2015
43,002 mi
FAIL12 January 2015
42,999 mi
  • FAILBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
  • FAILExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
  • FAILExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
  • FAILOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  • FAILBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASS27 June 2013
42,918 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  • ADVISORYFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
  • ADVISORYRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
FAIL17 June 2013
42,908 mi
  • FAILFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  • FAILOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
  • FAILOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  • FAILExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
  • FAILExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
  • ADVISORYFront Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  • ADVISORYFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
  • ADVISORYRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
  • ADVISORYParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASS5 October 2011
42,895 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
FAIL29 September 2011
42,885 mi
  • FAILOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
  • FAILOffside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  • FAILNearside Outer Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  • FAILOffside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  • FAILNearside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  • FAILNearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
  • ADVISORYParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASS10 March 2007
42,475 mi
FAIL26 February 2007
42,475 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make
LOTUS
Model
ESPRIT
Colour
BLUE
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
2,174 cc
Year
1988
First registered
1988-02
MOT expiry
2019-05-13
Recorded mileage
43,015 mi

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