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F20 MCK

1989 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,296 mi
Last recorded55,296 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF20 MCK
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 55,296 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 55,286 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 55,275 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

COULD NOT GAIN ACCESS TO FRONT BONNET?

L/H HEADLAMP HOLDER NOT LOCKING IN UPRIGHT POSITION PROPERLY!.

SLIGHT WEAR AT LOWER STEERING COLUMN COUPLING AND STEERING KNOCKING.

SOME CHIPS AT WINDSCREEN.

SURFACE CORROSION AT FRONT BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 19 Aug 2009 55,227 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 54,649 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 54,649 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 54,398 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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F20 MCK is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F20 MCK, 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 F20 MCK registered?

F20 MCK is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 29 August 1989.

Is F20 MCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F20 MCK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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