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Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Front and rear suspension components corroded
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively on limit (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front and rear suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside steering rack damp
Front and rear suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside steering rack damp
Front Oil leaking excessively from engine behind front bumper. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
supension and brake components corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Rear fog lamp switch 'sticks'
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear fog lamp switch 'sticks'
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
brake pipes slightly surface corroded
nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorating/cracking on outer sidewalls
Brake pipes slightly surface corroded
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
brake pipes slightly surface corroded
parking brake has little reserve travel
nearside steering rack gaiter wet
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
brake pipes surface corroded
rear tyres outer sidewalls deteriorating/cracking
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake pipes surface corroded
nearside steering rack gaiter wet
rear tyres outer sidewalls deteriorating/cracking
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish
rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
rear brakes binding and rear brake pads look low
rear fog light switch sticks
rear no.plate lamps dim
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
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F40 FGG is a 1988 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
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 F40 FGG, 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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F40 FGG is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 9 September 1988.
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