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F1 DVH

1990 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

84,144 mi
Last recorded84,144 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Esprit58,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 DVH
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 84,144 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 84,142 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 84,056 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 84,052 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 83,176 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 81,798 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 81,791 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 80,419 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 79,542 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 79,161 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 78,473 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 77,661 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 77,417 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 76,803 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 76,073 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 74,871 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 74,071 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 72,962 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 71,583 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 69,747 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 67,970 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 66,687 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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F1 DVH is a 1990 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 F1 DVH, 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.

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What year was F1 DVH registered?

F1 DVH is a 1990 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 4 October 1990.

Is F1 DVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F1 DVH shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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