MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,503 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
radiator has lost its cooling fins front coolant pipe leaking,,front shock absorbers slight dampness cant tell if they have been washed..spring cups corroding on front..a lot of rear suspension parts are covered by paneling making assesment difficult
rear brake discs friction area reduced by corrosion
Centre Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)
Outer Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F423 OJO is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 F423 OJO, 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 F423 OJO registered?
F423 OJO is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 February 1989.
Is F423 OJO safe to buy?
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