Lotus Esprit MOT Results

Registered in 1989

78.7% pass rate

from 61 tests in 2021

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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 1989 cars and highlighted areas where the Lotus Esprit is unusually good or bad.

13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 8.2% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 8.2% fail on Headlamp aim
- 3.3% fail on Headlamps
  - 3.3% fail on Headlamp
- 3.3% fail on Direction indicators
  - 3.3% fail on Flashing type
    - 3.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 1.6% fail on Side repeaters
- 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
11% fail on Brakes
- 8.2% fail on Brake performance
  - 6.6% fail on Service brake performance
    - 6.6% fail on Rbt
      - 6.6% fail on Service brake performance
      - 3.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 3.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 3.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 3.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 1.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
- 1.6% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 1.6% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 1.6% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 1.6% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
  - 1.6% fail on Other components
- 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 1.6% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 1.6% fail on Rod
8.2% fail on Visibility
- 4.9% fail on Wipers
- 3.3% fail on Washers
4.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 4.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 4.9% fail on Spark ignition
    - 4.9% fail on Non catalyst emissions
1.6% fail on Steering
- 1.6% fail on Steering play
  - 1.6% fail on Steering rack
1.6% fail on Tyres
- 1.6% fail on Condition