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F328 TEH

1989 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,633 mi
Last recorded23,633 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF328 TEH
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 23,633 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 23,633 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 23,633 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 23,633 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2014 23,376 miles

slight play in steering

Fail 16 Feb 2014 23,376 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight play in steering

Pass 16 Feb 2013 22,854 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 22,305 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 21,093 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 20,868 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 16,498 miles

both front tyres slightly worn

Pass 6 Sep 2008 12,541 miles

brakes tested by tapley meter

slight play in nsf and osf steering rack

Pass 16 Oct 2007 5,763 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 3,994 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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F328 TEH is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F328 TEH, 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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What year was F328 TEH registered?

F328 TEH is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 30 March 1989.

Is F328 TEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F328 TEH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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