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F4 BBA

1990 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

43,795 mi
Last recorded43,795 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Esprit58,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF4 BBA
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 43,795 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 42,769 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 42,726 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 41,962 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 41,702 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 41,686 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 41,550 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 41,498 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 41,490 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 41,311 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 41,308 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 40,759 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 39,733 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

n/s front tyre wall perished

n/s o/s rear brake discs pitted

Pass 15 Nov 2011 39,401 miles

both rear brake disc(s) corroded on inside edges

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 23 Nov 2010 38,396 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 36,203 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 23 Sep 2008 34,642 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 32,805 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 32,678 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 29,886 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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F4 BBA is a 1990 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1990 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 58,588 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 F4 BBA, 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 36 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F4 BBA registered?

F4 BBA is a 1990 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 29 May 1990.

Is F4 BBA safe to buy?

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