MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,178 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
rad damp on lower bracket
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D890 FYK is a 1987 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1987 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 48,573 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 D890 FYK, 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 39 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was D890 FYK registered?
D890 FYK is a 1987 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 June 1987.
Is D890 FYK safe to buy?
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