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2 FYY

1983 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

2,064 mi
Last recorded2,064 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 1983 Lotus Esprit59,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 FYY
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 2,064 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 1,355 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 446 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive from engine round water pump ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner cv joint has slight play

Pass 30 Sep 2019 99,951 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 99,950 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 97,489 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 96,562 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 95,031 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 95,031 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Indicator switch faulty wont go to left ? (1.4.A.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 93,157 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 93,156 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 90,721 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

brake pedal slightly spongy

offside front tyre worn on outside edege

Pass 30 Nov 2013 88,719 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Nov 2013 88,667 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 87,310 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2011 85,412 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 84,010 miles

o/s/front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Nov 2009 84,009 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 27 Nov 2008 83,982 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 83,891 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Nov 2007 83,878 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 83,370 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 83,370 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Jun 2005 83,360 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?

Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
2,324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 624
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 464
brake binding 455
parking brake recording little or no effort 332
Headlamp aim too low 326
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2 FYY is a 1983 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1983 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 59,354 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lotus Esprit fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 624 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2 FYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Esprit typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 43 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 2 FYY registered?

2 FYY is a 1983 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 16 February 1983.

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