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A7 SFE

1988 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,078 mi
Last recorded71,078 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 1988 Lotus Esprit57,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 SFE
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2014 71,078 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 71,076 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 70,900 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 70,577 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 69,910 miles

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

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 24 Mar 2007 68,837 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 67,111 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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A7 SFE is a 1988 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 57,107 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A7 SFE, 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 38 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A7 SFE registered?

A7 SFE is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 15 September 1988.

Is A7 SFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 SFE shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A7 SFE have outstanding finance?

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