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F377 DDY

1989 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

4,603 mi
Last recorded4,603 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF377 DDY
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2010 4,603 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 46,032 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2009 45,691 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 45,682 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 45,669 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 45,500 miles

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

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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F377 DDY is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F377 DDY, 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 F377 DDY registered?

F377 DDY is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F377 DDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F377 DDY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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