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F191 RPD

1989 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

28,967 mi
Last recorded28,967 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF191 RPD
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 28,967 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 28,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 28,825 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 28,654 miles

all brake hose ferrules rusty

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 6 May 2017 28,619 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

all brake hose ferrules rusty

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 14 Apr 2016 28,371 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 28,041 miles

front struts and springs in poor condition

Fail 14 Apr 2015 28,039 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front struts and springs in poor condition

Pass 15 Apr 2014 27,781 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 May 2013 27,400 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 27,400 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2012 27,023 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 27,021 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2011 26,478 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 26,478 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 May 2010 25,977 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 25,976 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 25,492 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 24,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

limited reserve travel on park brake lever

Pass 1 May 2007 24,196 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 24,196 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 May 2006 23,526 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 May 2006 23,524 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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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F191 RPD is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 F191 RPD, 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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F191 RPD is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 18 March 1989.

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