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F562 OLL

1988 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,068 mi
Last recorded88,068 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 1988 Lotus Esprit57,107 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF562 OLL
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 88,068 miles

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

both front tyre outer side walls starting to crack

Pass 8 May 2013 87,909 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 87,716 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 86,810 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 86,810 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 86,420 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 86,420 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 86,419 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

offside rear brake disc in poor condition

unable to adjust nearside mirror

unable to adjust offside mirror

Pass 1 Jul 2009 85,953 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 85,953 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 84,050 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 27 Jun 2008 84,050 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 30 Jun 2007 81,651 miles

offside front inner main beam lamp not workin g

Pass 26 Jun 2006 79,917 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 79,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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F562 OLL is a 1988 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F562 OLL, 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 F562 OLL registered?

F562 OLL is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 26 October 1988.

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