MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,042 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
NSF wheel slight play in bearing
rear reg bulbs dim
wiper slightly smear
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
knocking noise rack area
reg lamps dim
Oil leak
nearside rack gaitor deteriorating
slight movement steering rack bushes
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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209 FFU is a 1990 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1990 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 58,588 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 209 FFU, 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 36 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of 209 FFU?
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What year was 209 FFU registered?
209 FFU is a 1990 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 9 August 1990.
Is 209 FFU safe to buy?
The MOT history for 209 FFU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does 209 FFU have outstanding finance?
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