Lotus Esprit MOT Results

Registered in 1996
83.7% pass rate
from 43 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 1996 cars and highlighted areas where the Lotus Esprit is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.3% 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
    • 2.3% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.3% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 7.0% fail on Brakes
    • 7.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (6 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 7.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system (7 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
  • 7.0% fail on Visibility
    • 4.7% fail on Wipers
    • 2.3% fail on Washers
  • 7.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 7.0% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.3% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 2.3% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 2.3% fail on Suspension
    • 2.3% fail on Wheel bearings

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