Not Sold (Est: £18,000 - £20,000)
1988 LOTUS ESPRIT
United Kingdom • 9 Jun 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 1988 Lotus Esprit with a 2174cc engine and very low mileage for its age, showing only 13,366 miles. It has a valid MOT until April 2024 and the V5 is present, located in Pickering.
Condition
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
13,366 miles
E966 AKR
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Make: LOTUS Model: ESPRIT Registration: E966 AKR Engine Size (cc): 2174 Mileage: 13,366 Year of Manufacture: 1988 Date First Registered: 05/05/1988 MOT Expiry Date: 18/04/2024 Current V5: YES Location: PICKERING
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Apr 18 2025
Latest MOT Mileage
13,597 miles
Registration Date
1988-05-05
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 12 2024 with 13,597 miles
Passed
On Apr 19 2023 with 13,554 miles
Failed
On Mar 14 2023 with 13,514 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Major:
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Apr 04 2022 with 13,366 miles
Passed
On Jul 22 2020 with 13,221 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Minor:
- Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed
On Jul 22 2020 with 13,221 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Minor:
- Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed
On Jul 01 2020 with 13,204 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Major:
- Headlamp aim not tested both sides not popping up (4.1.2 (b))
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Failed
On May 27 2020 with 13,203 miles
There were 3 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Jun 07 2018 with 12,742 miles
Passed
On Jun 17 2016 with 12,439 miles
Failed
On Jun 17 2016 with 12,439 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Passed
On Oct 30 2014 with 11,910 miles
Passed
On Sep 27 2013 with 11,577 miles
Passed
On Nov 01 2012 with 10,644 miles
Passed
On Nov 17 2011 with 9,862 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- engine oil leak
Failed
On Nov 17 2011 with 9,862 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
User Entered:
- engine oil leak
- O/S Rear Handbrake Cable Mounting Bolts loose On Caliper
Passed
On Nov 24 2010 with 9,300 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Entered:
- slight play in o/s inner rack bush.
Failed
On Nov 24 2010 with 9,300 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User Entered:
- slight play in o/s inner rack bush.
Passed
On Nov 26 2009 with 7,839 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- oil leak
Failed
On Nov 18 2009 with 7,802 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
User Entered:
- oil leak
Passed
On Nov 06 2008 with 6,384 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- front brake hoses sercured by cable ties
- Oil leak
- wipers starting to wear
- n/s handbrake slightly down
Failed
On Nov 05 2008 with 6,374 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Advisory:
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- front brake hoses sercured by cable ties
- Oil leak
- wipers starting to wear
- n/s handbrake slightly down
Passed
On Oct 29 2007 with 4,258 miles
Passed
On Nov 03 2006 with 2,563 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Slight play in steering rack to chassis mount.
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Passed
On Nov 01 2005 with 99,689 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Slight play in right hand steering rack
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