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F822 URU

1988 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

86,795 mi
Last recorded86,795 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Lotus Esprit57,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF822 URU
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 86,795 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 86,795 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 86,795 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 86,791 miles

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))

Pass 3 May 2023 86,677 miles

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))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 86,586 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 86,209 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 85,812 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 85,578 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 85,577 miles

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)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 85,430 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 85,430 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 80,535 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 80,535 miles

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 79,832 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 77,768 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2014 77,768 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 76,085 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 74,745 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 72,647 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 69,802 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 69,044 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 67,277 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 66,527 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 66,527 miles

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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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?

The MOT history for F822 URU shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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