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F710 FCY

1989 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,768 mi
Last recorded70,768 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF710 FCY
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 70,768 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 70,075 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 70,710 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 70,898 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 67,599 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 66,435 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 63,503 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 61,575 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 61,575 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 55,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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F710 FCY is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F710 FCY, 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 F710 FCY registered?

F710 FCY is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 6 June 1989.

Is F710 FCY safe to buy?

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