MOT Status
ValidMileage
40,917 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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))
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)
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)
Front coil spring corroded both , bottom coil (2.4.C.1b)
Flexable brake hoses ends are rusty.
Front brakes are slight out of ballance.
Heaadlamp reflectors are poor.
Exhaust rusty.No leaks
Poor operation of clutch.
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
The MOT history for F608 RUC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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