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F612 RUC

1989 Lotus Esprit

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,238 mi
Last recorded53,238 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF612 RUC
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 53,238 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 52,327 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 51,494 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 51,486 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 50,597 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 48,249 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 48,244 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

intermitant engine misfire

steering and suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

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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F612 RUC is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 F612 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 F612 RUC registered?

F612 RUC is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 19 May 1989.

Is F612 RUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F612 RUC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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