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F33 DWD

1990 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,303 mi
Last recorded41,303 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1990 Lotus Esprit58,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF33 DWD
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 41,303 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2014 41,301 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 37,009 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 35,673 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 84,937 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 34,049 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 33,762 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 33,681 miles

Centre Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

surface rust to various brake pipes

Fail 1 Apr 2008 33,681 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

surface rust to various brake pipes

Pass 10 Jan 2007 33,346 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 33,346 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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F33 DWD is a 1990 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1990 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 58,588 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F33 DWD, 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 36 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F33 DWD registered?

F33 DWD is a 1990 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 4 June 1990.

Is F33 DWD safe to buy?

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