Lotus Esprit MOT Results

Registered in 1986
88.3% pass rate
from 60 tests in 2021
(58% better than other 1986 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 1986 cars and highlighted areas where the Lotus Esprit is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.0% fail on Brakes
    • 5.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
  • 5.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.7% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.7% fail on Hazard warning
      • 1.7% fail on Switch
  • 3.3% fail on Visibility
    • 1.7% fail on Wipers
    • 1.7% fail on Washers
  • 3.3% fail on Suspension
    • 1.7% fail on Springs
      • 1.7% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.7% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 3.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.3% fail on Non catalyst emissions
  • 1.7% fail on Steering
    • 1.7% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.7% fail on Steering rack

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