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F696 DOJ

1988 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

67,649 mi
Last recorded67,649 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Lotus Esprit57,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF696 DOJ
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 67,649 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 67,634 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 67,615 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 67,432 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 66,157 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 65,981 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 65,974 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 65,236 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 64,351 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 63,858 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 62,135 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 60,357 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 57,584 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 57,583 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 57,574 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 57,496 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 57,370 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 57,370 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 56,879 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 56,879 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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F696 DOJ is a 1988 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1988 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 57,107 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 F696 DOJ, 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 38 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 F696 DOJ registered?

F696 DOJ is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 3 August 1988.

Is F696 DOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F696 DOJ shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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