MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,711 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
coil spring corroded all and shocks (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
all discs corroded
coil spring corroded all and shocks (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
o/s/r handbrake cable insecure
wiper blade split
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F475 XPW is a 1988 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 F475 XPW, 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 F475 XPW registered?
F475 XPW is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 30 December 1988.
Is F475 XPW safe to buy?
The MOT history for F475 XPW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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