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E870 FPM

1987 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,934 mi
Last recorded56,934 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Lotus Esprit48,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE870 FPM
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 56,934 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 56,805 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 56,789 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 55,850 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 55,850 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 55,845 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 55,569 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre nail in tyre not leaking ()

Fail 9 Aug 2022 55,569 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working replaced bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre nail in tyre not leaking ()

Pass 17 Aug 2021 55,465 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 55,465 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 55,218 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 54,879 miles

Signs of an oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2018 54,683 miles

Signs of an oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2017 54,478 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 53,946 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 53,502 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 53,078 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 52,462 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 51,615 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 50,743 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 49,238 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 48,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 47,660 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 47,112 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 46,539 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 46,532 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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E870 FPM is a 1987 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E870 FPM, 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 E870 FPM registered?

E870 FPM is a 1987 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 December 1987.

Is E870 FPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E870 FPM shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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