LOTUS ESPRIT E9PRS has 11 MOTs

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This 1988 LOTUS ESPRIT has Passed 7 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 70,011 miles 9 months ago on Monday 21st July 2025 at 10:46.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 28th July 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

E9PRS MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED28TH JULY 202670,011 MI
PASSED26TH JULY 202428TH JULY 202569,624 MI
PASSED13TH JULY 202328TH JULY 202469,612 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front And Rear Brake Pipes To And From Hoses. (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED13TH JULY 202369,612 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front And Rear Brake Pipes To And From Hoses. (1.1.11 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Parking (secondary Brake) On A Single Line Braking System Has Inadequate Effort At A Wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Parking Brake Lever Has Excessive Movement Indicating Incorrect Adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
PASSED29TH JULY 202228TH JULY 202369,605 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking (secondary Brake) Grabbing Slightly (1.3.1 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp (4.4.3 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Reverse Lights Inop
PASSED16TH MAY 201815TH MAY 201969,600 MI
FAILED16TH MAY 201869,600 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
PASSED25TH AUGUST 20163RD SEPTEMBER 201769,588 MI
FAILED23RD AUGUST 201669,588 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  4. FAIL - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Does Not Operate Immediately When Selected On Main Beam (1.7.4a)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Does Not Operate Immediately When Selected On Dipped Beam (1.7.4a)
  7. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Hydrocarbon Content Excessive (7.3.b.1b)
PASSED4TH SEPTEMBER 20153RD SEPTEMBER 201669,588 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Rods Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Damaged (2.2.d.2b)
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Fuel Lines Poor
FAILED16TH JULY 201569,588 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Registration Plate Missing (6.3.1a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Headlamp Excessively Deteriorated So That The Light Output Is Severely Reduced (1.7.5a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Steering Rack Excessively Corroded And Unserviceable (2.2.c.1d)
  4. FAIL - Offside Steering Rack Damaged And Unserviceable (2.2.c.1d)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Rear Mechanical Brake Component Has Restricted Free Movement (3.5.1k)
  7. FAIL - Parking Brake Lever Has No Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  8. FAIL - Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  9. FAIL - Offside Front Driver's Door Catch Insecure (6.2.b.2)
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  12. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  13. USER ENTERED - Alternator Warning Light Illuminated
  14. USER ENTERED - Radiator Fans Noisy
  15. USER ENTERED - Fuel Pipe At Pump Poor
  16. USER ENTERED - Steering Rack Feels "notchy"
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

E9PRS Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 64% | MOT Failure Rate: 36%

E9PRS MOT Comments

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E9PRS Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 70,011 miles | Average yearly mileage: 1,892 miles

E9PRS FAQs

This Lotus Esprit with registration E9PRS was manufactured on Friday 30th December 1988 so it is currently 37 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 70,011 miles, so this Lotus has travelled an average of 1,892 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 11 MOTs on record for this Lotus Esprit beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means E9PRS has a 64% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Lotus Esprit has had 15 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 3 Major, 0 Dangerous and 18 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Lotus Esprit is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does E9PRS have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 20th April 2026 E9PRS does have an active MOT. Read more

Is E9PRS Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 20th April 2026 E9PRS does have Tax. Read more

When does E9PRS Tax expire?

The current Tax for E9PRS will expire in 12 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does E9PRS MOT expire?

The current MOT for E9PRS will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 28th July 2026. Read more

When did E9PRS have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for E9PRS was on Monday 21st July 2025 at 10:46. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has E9PRS Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 11 MOTs on record for E9PRS we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has E9PRS Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 11 MOTs on record for E9PRS we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 64% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is E9PRS?

E9PRS is registered as a 1988 Lotus Esprit. Read more

How many miles has E9PRS done?

The odometer reading for E9PRS at the last MOT in July 2025 was 70,011 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 1,892 miles per year. Read more

How old is E9PRS?

The vehicle E9PRS was manufactured in 1988 so it is currently 37 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 7th April 1988. Read more

What colour is E9PRS?

The official colour of E9PRS is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does E9PRS have?

E9PRS has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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