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F10 ESP

1988 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

37,334 mi
Last recorded37,334 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Lotus Esprit57,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF10 ESP
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 37,334 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 34,772 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025
Pass 29 Jun 2023 43,531 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 30,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 30,534 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 26,940 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 25,962 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 25,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 24,312 miles

Engine oil leak

Slight blow from down pipe

Fail 16 Nov 2018 24,279 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam kick up to offside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam kick up to offside (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 22,561 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 22,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 22,044 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 9,310 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Apr 2007 6,440 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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F10 ESP is a 1988 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 F10 ESP, 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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What year was F10 ESP registered?

F10 ESP is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F10 ESP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F10 ESP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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