Lotus Esprit MOT Results

Registered in 1998
86.1% pass rate
from 79 tests in 2021
(62% better than other 1998 cars)
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 1998 cars and highlighted areas where the Lotus Esprit is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.3% fail on Brakes
    • 5.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
  • 6.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.3% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.3% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.3% fail on Horn
  • 5.1% fail on Suspension
    • 2.5% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.3% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 3.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.3% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 2.5% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 2.5% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.3% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.3% fail on Visibility
    • 1.3% fail on Washers
  • 1.3% fail on Tyres
    • 1.3% fail on Tread depth

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