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F33 PPA

1988 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,171 mi
Last recorded95,171 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2009
Typical for 1988 Lotus Esprit57,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF33 PPA
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2009 95,171 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 93,930 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 93,209 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 92,142 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 92,137 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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F33 PPA is a 1988 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 57,107 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 F33 PPA, 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 38 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F33 PPA registered?

F33 PPA is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 21 December 1988.

Is F33 PPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F33 PPA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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