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E939 TFL

1988 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

20,494 mi
Last recorded20,494 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 1988 Lotus Esprit57,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE939 TFL
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 20,494 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 20,475 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 20,475 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 20,347 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 20,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 20,298 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 20,163 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 19,807 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 19,089 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 17,929 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 16,063 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 15,932 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 15,691 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 15,140 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 14,349 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 13,920 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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E939 TFL is a 1988 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 E939 TFL, 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.

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What year was E939 TFL registered?

E939 TFL is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 4 January 1988.

Is E939 TFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E939 TFL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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