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E420 NFX

1987 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

58,283 mi
Last recorded58,283 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Lotus Esprit48,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE420 NFX
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 58,283 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 57,938 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 57,811 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 57,788 miles

Front brake disc's pitting slightly

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear park brake only just met requirements may need adjustment or repair

Pass 26 May 2016 57,762 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from engine area

Fail 26 May 2016 57,762 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

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

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 22 Jun 2015 57,637 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 57,438 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2013 57,280 miles

exhaust has minor leak of gases

Pass 23 May 2012 87,103 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 56,052 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 54,879 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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E420 NFX 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 E420 NFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E420 NFX registered?

E420 NFX is a 1987 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 30 September 1987.

Is E420 NFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E420 NFX 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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