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F28 RAR

1989 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

57,681 mi
Last recorded57,681 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF28 RAR
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 57,681 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 55,805 miles

Coolant leak ()

Air horn fitted customer showed it is factory fitted

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 55,020 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 54,284 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 53,505 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 52,559 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 51,039 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 50,382 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 49,489 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 46,755 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 45,666 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 45,640 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 45,585 miles

All suspension rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak from engine

Oil leak from gearbox

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 45,585 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

All suspension rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak from engine

Oil leak from gearbox

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 45,351 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 44,994 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 44,174 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 43,442 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 41,425 miles

both rear shockers leaking slightly

Fail 21 Jan 2008 41,419 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear shockers leaking slightly

Pass 6 Jan 2007 36,969 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 34,824 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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F28 RAR is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 F28 RAR, 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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F28 RAR is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 2 May 1989.

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