MOT Status
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86,795 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering system excessively rough steering rack (2.2.D.1)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexy to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexy to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
rear brake binding both rear (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F822 URU is a 1988 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 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 F822 URU, 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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What year was F822 URU registered?
F822 URU is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 30 December 1988.
Is F822 URU safe to buy?
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