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Lotus Esprit MOT Results

80.6% pass rate
from 531 tests in 2021
(29% better than other pre-1990 cars)
Number of tests by age
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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 pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Lotus Esprit is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (31% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.38% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.94% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.75% fail on Stop lamp (69% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.75% fail on Horn
      • 0.19% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.56% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (76% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Rear fog lamp (76% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Rear fog lamp (76% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.56% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.56% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.19% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.19% fail on Switch
  • 6.6% fail on Brakes
    • 5.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.19% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.56% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 0.75% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.38% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.94% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (68% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.94% fail on Rbt (sp) (67% better than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.56% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.38% fail on Service brake performance
    • 0.75% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.56% fail on Pedal
      • 0.19% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.38% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.38% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.38% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.38% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.19% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.19% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.19% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.19% fail on Rod
    • 0.19% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.19% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.19% fail on Other components
  • 4.7% fail on Visibility
    • 2.8% fail on Washers
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers
    • 0.38% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.3% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.19% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.19% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 3.2% fail on Steering
    • 1.7% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.5% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.19% fail on Operation
    • 0.56% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.38% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.19% fail on Other components
        • 0.19% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.56% fail on Steering play
      • 0.56% fail on Steering rack (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.19% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.19% fail on Universal joint
  • 2.8% fail on Suspension (62% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.38% fail on Springs
      • 0.38% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.38% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.38% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.38% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.19% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.19% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.19% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.19% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 1.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (70% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.56% fail on Transmission
      • 0.56% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.56% fail on Joints
    • 0.38% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.38% fail on Pipe
    • 0.19% fail on Doors
      • 0.19% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.19% fail on Door condition
  • 0.56% fail on Tyres
    • 0.38% fail on Condition
    • 0.19% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.38% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.38% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.19% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.19% fail on Attachment
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