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F600 NPF

1988 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

41,229 mi
Last recorded41,229 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 1988 Lotus Esprit57,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF600 NPF
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 41,229 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 40,826 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 40,686 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 40,573 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 40,416 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 40,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2014 40,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2014 40,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

brakes not tested

unable to open eng cover

Pass 26 Jun 2013 38,008 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 37,994 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 37,178 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 37,178 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 36,820 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2009 36,802 miles

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2008 36,657 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 36,654 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

front and rear coil springs corodded,n/s/f wheel bearing play, both front steering rack gaiters perished, exhaust system corodded, slight play n/s/f upper and lower ball joints,battery insecure.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 35,352 miles

nearside front rack gaitor perished

Pass 18 Jul 2007 33,886 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 31,756 miles

1 steel brake pipes starting to rust †2 brake pads not checked †3 oil cooler pipe rubbing on offside front tyre

offside rear brake binding slighty

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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F600 NPF is a 1988 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 F600 NPF, 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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F600 NPF is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 5 October 1988.

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