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F534 LKE

1988 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,137 mi
Last recorded56,137 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 1988 Lotus Esprit57,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF534 LKE
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 56,137 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 55,797 miles

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

n/s/r brake performance low

Pass 13 Jan 2014 55,796 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 55,796 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2008 54,339 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 53,463 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 52,485 miles

Advise †smells Petroly but no leaks seen †electric windows not working

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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F534 LKE is a 1988 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F534 LKE, 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 F534 LKE registered?

F534 LKE is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 4 November 1988.

Is F534 LKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F534 LKE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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