MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,117 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure footwell (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Offside Electrical wiring insecure area around brake master cylinder (4.11 (a) (i))
Offside Electrical wiring insecure behind drivers seat (4.11 (a) (i))
Offside Electrical wiring insecure underneath steering column (4.11 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure footwell (4.11 (a) (i))
Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dee bushers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dee bushers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F78 PRE is a 1988 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 F78 PRE, 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.
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How do I check the history of F78 PRE?
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What year was F78 PRE registered?
F78 PRE is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 7 October 1988.
Is F78 PRE safe to buy?
The MOT history for F78 PRE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does F78 PRE have outstanding finance?
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