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F600 KRC

1989 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,559 mi
Last recorded79,559 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF600 KRC
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 79,559 miles

Offside Front fog light water ingress

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

signs of coolant leak

Pass 7 Aug 2024 77,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

drivers side seat belt starting to fray

Pass 24 Jul 2023 77,236 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive MINOR OIL LEAKS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 76,342 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2021 74,811 miles

lower steering column uj bolt very slightly fouling body

slight play in off side of steering rack

Pass 7 May 2019 71,398 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 68,781 miles

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

Oil leak NEARSIDE TOP AREA ()

Pass 2 May 2017 67,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ENGINE ()

UNDERSIDE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 2 May 2017 67,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ENGINE ()

UNDERSIDE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 31 Jul 2008 65,750 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 63,358 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 63,352 miles

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

n/s/front shockabsorber poor condition

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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F600 KRC is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F600 KRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F600 KRC registered?

F600 KRC is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 26 May 1989.

Is F600 KRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F600 KRC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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