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F402 MBL

1988 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

220 mi
Last recorded220 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1988 Lotus Esprit57,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF402 MBL
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2010 220 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 98,392 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 98,365 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2006 96,378 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 96,356 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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F402 MBL 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 60%.

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 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 F402 MBL, 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 F402 MBL registered?

F402 MBL is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 8 August 1988.

Is F402 MBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F402 MBL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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