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F579 OLL

1989 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

20,927 mi
Last recorded20,927 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF579 OLL
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 20,927 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 20,904 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 20,100 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 19,332 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 18,178 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 17,338 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 16,509 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 16,203 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 16,203 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 15,991 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 14,868 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 13,611 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 12,644 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 11,732 miles

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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F579 OLL is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 F579 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 37 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F579 OLL registered?

F579 OLL is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 7 February 1989.

Is F579 OLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F579 OLL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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