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D990 FYH

1987 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

42,544 mi
Last recorded42,544 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 1987 Lotus Esprit48,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD990 FYH
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 42,544 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 42,316 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 42,294 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 42,284 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 41,935 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 41,728 miles

n/s rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 16 Apr 2015 41,506 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 41,502 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2010 10,975 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 40,637 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 39,973 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 39,447 miles

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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D990 FYH is a 1987 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 D990 FYH, 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 D990 FYH registered?

D990 FYH is a 1987 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is D990 FYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D990 FYH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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