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209 FFU

1990 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,042 mi
Last recorded70,042 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 1990 Lotus Esprit58,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration209 FFU
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 70,042 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 70,017 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 70,007 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 69,950 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 69,940 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

NSF wheel slight play in bearing

rear reg bulbs dim

wiper slightly smear

Pass 14 Sep 2018 69,922 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 69,727 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 69,644 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 69,238 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 68,894 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 68,761 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 68,311 miles

Oil leak

nearside rack gaitor deteriorating

slight movement steering rack bushes

Pass 20 Sep 2011 67,932 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 67,418 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 66,968 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 66,968 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 65,832 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 63,996 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

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