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F14 LOT

1989 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,362 mi
Last recorded65,362 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF14 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 65,362 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 64,955 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 64,714 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 64,237 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear shock casings corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2022 64,003 miles

Emissions not tested co too high limit 3.5 (6,00 reading) (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested flip up light not operating (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam flip up headlamp not operating (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear shock casings corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2021 62,929 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 62,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 59,654 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 59,654 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 59,134 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 59,095 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Mar 2017 58,735 miles

steering slightly stiff advise new knuckle joint

Pass 12 Nov 2015 57,108 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 57,054 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 57,046 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 56,971 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 56,890 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 56,651 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 56,333 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 55,616 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 54,135 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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F14 LOT is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1989 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 54,649 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 F14 LOT, 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 37 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F14 LOT registered?

F14 LOT is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F14 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F14 LOT shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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