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F123 GAM

1988 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,108 mi
Last recorded67,108 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Lotus Esprit57,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF123 GAM
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 67,108 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 66,460 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 66,099 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 65,662 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 65,083 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 64,562 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 63,015 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 63,015 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 61,528 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 61,528 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe at flexi pipe area (7.1.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Only just passed exhaust emisions test, HC level at idle only just met the requirements to pass. May fail when presented for retest due to exhaust fault

Pass 10 Feb 2017 60,519 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 60,518 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven Nearside has the higher reading (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly Nearside has the higher reading (3.7.B.4)

rear brake binding Both rear (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2015 57,321 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slight fluid leak from clutch slave cylinder

Fail 21 Dec 2015 57,321 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slight fluid leak from clutch slave cylinder

Pass 28 Apr 2015 56,004 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 56,000 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 55,479 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 54,549 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 53,331 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 52,550 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 51,801 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 51,801 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 50,727 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 50,723 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

2 different types of front brake pad fitted

Nearside front rad hose clip missing

Pass 16 Oct 2007 50,226 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 49,531 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 49,530 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front steering and suspension components have heavy surface corrosion.

Pass 6 Oct 2005 47,505 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (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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F123 GAM is a 1988 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F123 GAM, 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 F123 GAM registered?

F123 GAM is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 10 October 1988.

Is F123 GAM safe to buy?

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