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F677 BHF

1989 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 2173cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,999 mi
Last recorded88,999 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF677 BHF
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,173cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 11 May 2012 88,999 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 80,311 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 71,037 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inside on border pass/fail

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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F677 BHF is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 2,173cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F677 BHF, 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 F677 BHF registered?

F677 BHF is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 2 June 1989.

Is F677 BHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F677 BHF shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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