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Y828 FNH

2001 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,226 mi
Last recorded27,226 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Lotus Esprit33,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY828 FNH
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2021 27,226 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 27,087 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 27,059 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 26,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 25,737 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 25,188 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 24,478 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 23,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 22,676 miles

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

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

oil leak from front left of engine area

wiper blade starting to split

Pass 18 Apr 2008 21,149 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 20,734 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 19,283 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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Y828 FNH is a 2001 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 33,900 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 Y828 FNH, 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 25 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 Y828 FNH registered?

Y828 FNH is a 2001 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y828 FNH safe to buy?

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