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F210 DDA

1989 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,885 mi
Last recorded43,885 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF210 DDA
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2025 43,885 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 43,161 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 42,528 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 41,993 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 41,414 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 40,542 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 39,904 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 38,045 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 35,969 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 34,883 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 33,485 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 32,088 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 30,781 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 30,758 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 30,390 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 30,083 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 29,874 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008
Pass 1 Aug 2007 28,623 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 28,013 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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F210 DDA is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F210 DDA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F210 DDA registered?

F210 DDA is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 14 June 1989.

Is F210 DDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F210 DDA shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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