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FBZ 121

1990 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,123 mi
Last recorded45,123 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 1990 Lotus Esprit58,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBZ 121
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 45,123 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 45,123 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Central Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 44,935 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 44,823 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 44,362 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2011 44,331 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 43,628 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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FBZ 121 is a 1990 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1990 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 58,588 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 FBZ 121, 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 36 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 FBZ 121 registered?

FBZ 121 is a 1990 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 May 1990.

Is FBZ 121 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FBZ 121 shows 7 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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