Lotus Esprit MOT Results

Registered in 1999
72.7% pass rate
from 33 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Lotus Esprit is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 9.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 6.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 3.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 3.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 12% fail on Suspension
    • 6.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.0% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 3.0% fail on Ball joint
    • 3.0% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 3.0% fail on Other suspension component
      • 3.0% fail on Ball joint
  • 9.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 9.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 6.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 3.0% fail on Compression ignition
        • 3.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 6.1% fail on Brakes
    • 3.0% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 3.0% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 3.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 3.0% fail on Brake pads
    • 3.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt
          • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.0% fail on Decelerometer
          • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
  • 6.1% fail on Visibility
    • 3.0% fail on Wipers
    • 3.0% fail on Washers
  • 3.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.0% fail on Seats
      • 3.0% fail on Driver's seat

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