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Lotus Esprit MOT Results

78.9% pass rate
from 464 tests in 2020
(22% 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.

  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (19% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Headlamp aim (47% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim (37% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamps (11% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp (7.2% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Direction indicators (11% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Flashing type (11% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Individual direction indicators (11% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Side repeaters (36% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (39% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (39% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (36% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Stop lamp (50% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Electrical equipment (41% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Horn (45% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Battery(ies) (27% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.22% fail on Switch
    • 0.22% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 8.6% fail on Brakes (6.4% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on Brake performance (4.0% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (37% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (41% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 3.2% fail on Parking brake performance (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 2.8% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.22% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.22% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (44% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (41% better than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (30% better than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (43% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (41% better than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (3.8% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.65% fail on Service brake imbalance (69% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Brake performance not tested (26% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Rigid brake pipes (43% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Flexible brake hoses (67% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Mechanical brake components (30% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Brake linings and pads (0.23% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Brake pads (5.5% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.22% fail on Cable
    • 0.43% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (21% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Pedal (6.4% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Air and vacuum systems (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Servos (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Parking brake control (27% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Lever (27% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.22% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.22% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.22% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 5.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (41% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (54% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Spark ignition (66% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 4.7% fail on Non catalyst emissions (74% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Emissions not tested (79% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.22% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.22% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 5.0% fail on Suspension (37% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Suspension arms (29% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Ball joint (32% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.3% fail on Wheel bearings (7.7% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Other suspension component (62% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.22% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.43% fail on Springs (37% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Coil springs (18% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Coil spring (34% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.22% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.22% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 4.3% fail on Visibility (31% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Washers (18% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Wipers (56% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Bonnet (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 3.2% fail on Steering (13% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Steering gear (14% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Steering rack (11% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Operation
    • 0.65% fail on Steering linkage components (67% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Other components (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Steering linkage (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.65% fail on Steering column (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Steering play (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.22% fail on Universal joint
  • 2.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (68% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Transmission (51% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Drive shafts (37% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Joints (56% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Drive shaft
    • 0.43% fail on Fuel system (43% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Hose (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.22% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.22% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.22% fail on Doors
      • 0.22% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.22% fail on Door condition
    • 0.22% fail on Seats
      • 0.22% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.22% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.22% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.22% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 0.86% fail on Tyres (38% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Condition (41% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Tread depth (32% better than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 0.65% fail on Identification of the vehicle (2.2% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Registration plates (6.5% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 0.43% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (74% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Seat belts (74% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Condition (1.4% better than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 0.22% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.22% fail on Attachment
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