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F25 COJ

1989 Lotus Esprit

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

53,472 mi
Last recorded53,472 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF25 COJ
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 53,472 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 53,461 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 53,423 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 53,414 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 53,404 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 53,326 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 53,149 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 53,027 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 52,786 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 52,425 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 52,005 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 52,005 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 51,777 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 51,774 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres perished with standing

Pass 26 Jul 2010 51,226 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 51,222 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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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F25 COJ is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 F25 COJ, 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 F25 COJ registered?

F25 COJ is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 23 June 1989.

Is F25 COJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F25 COJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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