A9ONV
Year1988
0-60mph-
FuelPetrol
Power210 BHP
A9ONVreport date: 2024-04-19      
UK

LOTUS ESPRIT TBO

General information

Make LOTUS
Model ESPRIT ESPRIT TBO
Colour Red
Year of manufacture 1988
Top speed 152 mph
Gearbox 5 speed Manual

Engine & fuel consumption

Power 210 BHP
Max. torque 135 Nm at 4.500 rpm
Engine capacity 2.174 cc
Cylinders 4
Fuel type Petrol
A9ONVreport date: 2024-04-19      

Internet history

Entry 2
Date 2021-12-21
Pictures 13
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
Entry 1
Date 2021-10-26
Pictures 13
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
A9ONVreport date: 2024-04-19      

MOT history

MOT expiry date 2025-01-24
MOT pass rate
58 %
MOT passed 15
Failed MOT tests 11
Total advice items 23
Total items failed 40
MOT #26 2024-01-25 10:36
MOT test number 183159516870
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2025-01-24
MOT #25 2024-01-24 16:16
MOT test number 808546368309
Result Failed
Fail
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
MOT #24 2022-12-13 11:00
MOT test number 733566627009
Result Passed
MOT #23 2022-12-09 15:34
MOT test number 272116459847
Result Failed
Fail
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
A9ONVreport date: 2024-04-19      
MOT #22 2022-11-17 17:01
MOT test number 262122264711
Result Failed
Fail
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Fail
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Fail
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Fail
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Fail
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MOT #21 2021-08-16 11:59
MOT test number 894568602404
Result Passed
Advice
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Minor
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MOT #20 2021-08-16 11:59
MOT test number 880519343531
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Minor
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass with rectification
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Advice
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
MOT #19 2020-08-20 12:21
MOT test number 172225435894
Result Passed
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MOT #18 2019-09-04 10:10
MOT test number 783094507171
Result Passed
MOT #17 2018-08-09 12:09
MOT test number 767120321779
Result Passed
MOT #16 2017-08-16 11:25
MOT test number 549288096902
Result Passed
MOT #15 2017-08-04 10:07
MOT test number 732408391384
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Fail
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fail
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fail
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
MOT #14 2016-06-25 11:43
MOT test number 505901130910
Result Passed
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MOT #13 2016-06-17 15:13
MOT test number 405704084765
Result Failed
Fail
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Fail
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Fail
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Fail
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
MOT #12 2015-04-11 13:15
MOT test number 257761605409
Result Passed
MOT #11 2014-04-11 16:28
MOT test number 316441304190
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Advice
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advice
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Advice
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advice
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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MOT #10 2014-03-31 13:58
MOT test number 476120094070
Result Failed
Fail
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advice
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advice
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Notice
Offside rear parking brake effort low.
Advice
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advice
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advice
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
MOT #9 2013-10-12 12:01
MOT test number 486725283216
Result Failed
Fail
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Notice
Front coil springs rusty
Fail
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Fail
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Notice
O/s steering rack gaiter perishingq
Fail
Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
Fail
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Fail
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Notice
Reverse lights not working
A9ONVreport date: 2024-04-19      
MOT #8 2012-09-26 16:18
MOT test number 758200272294
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
MOT #7 2010-06-07 15:24
MOT test number 291088050135
Result Passed
Advice
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
MOT #6 2010-05-25 11:15
MOT test number 450335940155
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Fail
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Fail
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Fail
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
MOT #5 2009-06-02 09:19
MOT test number 872623659161
Result Passed
Advice
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
MOT #4 2008-06-06 10:07
MOT test number 211238158410
Result Passed
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MOT #3 2008-06-04 10:47
MOT test number 763676258190
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Fail
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Fail
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
MOT #2 2007-06-13 12:23
MOT test number 570364567122
Result Passed
Notice
N/S rear brake slightly binding
MOT #1 2007-05-22 13:24
MOT test number 183182547111
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Fail
Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Fail
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fail
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Fail
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Fail
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Notice
Brake servo hose staring to collapse at engine
A9ONVreport date: 2024-04-19      

Tax & MOT check

Taxed Tax due: 1 September 2024
MOT Expires: 24 January 2025
Tax status 1 September 2024
Days left 134
MOT expiry date 24 January 2025
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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 29
First mileage registration 1988-08-01
Last registration 2024-01-25
Complete history See info
Registration #1 1988-08-01 24 mi
Registration #2 2007-05-22 60.710 mi
Registration #3 2007-06-13 60.766 mi
Registration #4 2008-06-04 62.062 mi
Registration #5 2008-06-06 62.096 mi
Registration #6 2009-06-02 62.478 mi
Registration #7 2010-05-25 62.928 mi
Registration #8 2010-06-07 62.928 mi
Registration #9 2012-09-26 64.447 mi
Registration #10 2013-10-12 66.174 mi
Registration #11 2014-03-31 66.230 mi
Registration #12 2014-04-11 66.230 mi
Registration #13 2015-04-11 68.508 mi
Registration #14 2016-06-17 71.539 mi
Registration #15 2016-06-25 71.578 mi
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Dimensions & weight

Width 1854 mm
Height 1117 mm
Length 4191 mm

Additional information

Engine number CP910880324722

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