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FYC 762C

1982 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

64,849 mi
Last recorded64,849 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1982 Lotus Esprit65,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYC 762C
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 64,849 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 64,614 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2016 64,070 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2015 61,220 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 59,050 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 55,036 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 55,036 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 54,751 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 54,642 miles

coolant leak

coolant pipes starting to rust

front antiroll bar end bushes starting to wear

reverse lamps not working

suspension coil springs and rear shock absorbers starting to rust

Pass 17 Jun 2008 54,509 miles

handbrake performance slightly low

Pass 8 May 2007 54,374 miles

coolant pipes rusty

offside front wheel bearing slight play

offside rear handbrake performance slightly low

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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FYC 762C is a 1982 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1982 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 65,545 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 FYC 762C, 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 44 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FYC 762C?

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What year was FYC 762C registered?

FYC 762C is a 1982 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is FYC 762C safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYC 762C shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FYC 762C have outstanding finance?

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