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F608 RUC

1989 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,917 mi
Last recorded40,917 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF608 RUC
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 40,917 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 40,585 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 40,077 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 39,639 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 38,706 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 38,064 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 38,053 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 38,047 miles

Brake performance not tested Vehicle will not go in to reverse (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 18 May 2018 38,047 miles

Brake performance not tested Pedal goes to floor (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested Vehicle will not start (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 38,023 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 38,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 37,893 miles

Front coil spring corroded both , bottom coil (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 37,788 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 37,648 miles

Flexable brake hoses ends are rusty.

Front brakes are slight out of ballance.

Heaadlamp reflectors are poor.

Pass 14 Jul 2006 37,186 miles

Exhaust rusty.No leaks

Poor operation of clutch.

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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F608 RUC is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F608 RUC, 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 F608 RUC registered?

F608 RUC is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 16 June 1989.

Is F608 RUC safe to buy?

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