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F876 GWR

1989 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,410 mi
Last recorded88,410 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF876 GWR
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 88,410 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 87,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 87,047 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2023 87,047 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 85,538 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 83,360 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 82,731 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 81,495 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 80,972 miles

ball joint rubbers perishing

Pass 7 Jul 2016 77,720 miles

ball joint rubbers perishing

Pass 4 Jul 2015 77,180 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

all tyers have age cracks

Pass 19 Jun 2014 75,917 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Jun 2014 75,917 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 75,917 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2012 73,228 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 71,420 miles

HC high close to limits

both rear inner brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2010 70,021 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 68,090 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 66,505 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 61,415 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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F876 GWR is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 F876 GWR, 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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F876 GWR is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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