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F962 NLE

1989 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,764 mi
Last recorded79,764 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF962 NLE
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 79,764 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 79,430 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 79,406 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 79,362 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 79,330 miles

205/55/R15 88V FRONT.245/55/ZR16 100W.

FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED.

Fail 22 Aug 2014 79,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

205/55/R15 88V FRONT.245/55/ZR16 100W.

FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 77,209 miles

Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2011 75,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r brake disc slightly pitted

slight movment in both front headlights

Fail 30 Aug 2011 75,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

o/s/r brake disc slightly pitted

slight movment in both front headlights

Pass 11 Sep 2010 73,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

radiator deterated

Pass 22 Aug 2009 70,418 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 68,512 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 65,837 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 64,453 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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F962 NLE is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F962 NLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F962 NLE registered?

F962 NLE is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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The MOT history for F962 NLE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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