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F252 GWR

1988 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

54,939 mi
Last recorded54,939 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Lotus Esprit57,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF252 GWR
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 54,939 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 54,930 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 54,779 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 53,906 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2022 53,517 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 53,046 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 52,717 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 52,273 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 51,549 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 50,967 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 50,317 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 49,539 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 48,606 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 47,875 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 46,847 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 45,425 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 44,274 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 42,847 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 41,371 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 39,510 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 38,181 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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F252 GWR is a 1988 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1988 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 57,107 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 F252 GWR, 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 38 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F252 GWR registered?

F252 GWR is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F252 GWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F252 GWR shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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