MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,644 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
rear coils corroding
full under body undertray fitted
Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F258 TLY is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 F258 TLY, 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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How do I check the history of F258 TLY?
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What year was F258 TLY registered?
F258 TLY is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 4 January 1989.
Is F258 TLY safe to buy?
The MOT history for F258 TLY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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