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Lotus Esprit MOT Results

80.0% pass rate
from 579 tests in 2020
(27% 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.

  • 9.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (27% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.7% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.6% fail on Horn
      • 0.35% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.52% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.17% fail on Switch
    • 1.2% fail on Position lamps
      • 1.2% fail on Position lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.86% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.69% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (71% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Rear fog lamp (71% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Rear fog lamp (70% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Switch
    • 0.35% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.17% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.17% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 9.0% fail on Brakes
    • 6.4% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.17% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt
          • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.17% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.17% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.86% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (71% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.86% fail on Rbt (sp) (70% better than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.69% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake imbalance (83% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.69% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.69% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.52% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.52% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.69% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.69% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.52% fail on Pedal
      • 0.17% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.35% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.35% fail on Lever
    • 0.17% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 4.5% fail on Visibility
    • 4.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.86% fail on Wipers (65% better than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 4.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.8% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.52% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.35% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.35% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.35% fail on Other leaks
  • 3.8% fail on Suspension (53% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.69% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.52% fail on Springs
      • 0.52% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.35% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.17% fail on Mounting
    • 0.35% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.35% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.35% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.17% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.17% fail on Suspension rod
  • 2.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (62% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Doors
      • 0.69% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.69% fail on Door condition
    • 0.69% fail on Seats
      • 0.69% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.52% fail on Exhaust system (74% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Transmission
      • 0.35% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.35% fail on Drive shaft (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.17% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.17% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.17% fail on Hose
    • 0.17% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.17% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 2.1% fail on Steering
    • 1.2% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.2% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.52% fail on Steering linkage components (73% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.17% fail on Other components
        • 0.17% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.35% fail on Steering play
      • 0.35% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.17% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.86% fail on Tyres
    • 0.86% fail on Condition
    • 0.17% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.35% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (80% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Seat belts (80% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Condition
  • 0.17% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.17% fail on Attachment
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