Lotus Esprit MOT Results

Registered in 1987

79.1% pass rate

from 43 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 1987 cars and highlighted areas where the Lotus Esprit is unusually good or bad.

7.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 4.7% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 4.7% fail on Headlamp aim
- 2.3% fail on Headlamps
  - 2.3% fail on Headlamp
4.7% fail on Brakes
- 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 2.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 2.3% fail on Brake pads
- 2.3% fail on Brake performance
  - 2.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
4.7% fail on Steering
- 4.7% fail on Steering gear
  - 2.3% fail on Operation
  - 2.3% fail on Steering rack
4.7% fail on Visibility
- 4.7% fail on Washers
- 2.3% fail on Wipers
4.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 4.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 4.7% fail on Spark ignition
    - 4.7% fail on Non catalyst emissions
2.3% fail on Suspension
- 2.3% fail on Suspension arms
  - 2.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover
2.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 2.3% fail on Fuel system
  - 2.3% fail on Pipe