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FSK 843

1989 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 2173cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,177 mi
Last recorded74,177 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSK 843
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,173cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 74,177 miles

All discs pitted and corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 74,177 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

All discs pitted and corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 73,559 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 73,547 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Hanbrake linkage o\s\r no movement.

Pass 29 Nov 2006 72,040 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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FSK 843 is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 2,173cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 FSK 843, 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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What year was FSK 843 registered?

FSK 843 is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is FSK 843 safe to buy?

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