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R221 MFM

1997 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,492 mi
Last recorded68,492 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Lotus Esprit46,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR221 MFM
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 68,492 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 67,588 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2008 65,318 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 64,410 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion to all flexi brake hose ferrules

Pass 3 Feb 2006 63,844 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 63,836 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front discs corroded

n/s headlamp image adequate

rear brake discs scored

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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R221 MFM is a 1997 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 46,303 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 R221 MFM, 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 29 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R221 MFM registered?

R221 MFM is a 1997 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R221 MFM safe to buy?

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