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SFH 444

1993 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,710 mi
Last recorded80,710 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 1993 Lotus Esprit63,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFH 444
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 80,710 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front and rear shocks corroded

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2019 80,710 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front and rear shocks corroded

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2018 80,655 miles

Emissions not tested engine missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 Jan 2017 80,477 miles

slight exhaust leak

Pass 21 Dec 2015 78,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal pump (2.3.3b)

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

engine oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2015 78,177 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal pump (2.3.3b)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2014 76,035 miles

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

Nearside rear indicator has a crack in unit but not showing white light

Pass 2 Dec 2013 74,132 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 71,494 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front washers and wiper not very good

rear discs corroded

rear number plate water damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2011 68,524 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 66,546 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Nov 2008 66,517 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 62,581 miles

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

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

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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SFH 444 is a 1993 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1993 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 63,105 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 SFH 444, 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 33 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SFH 444 registered?

SFH 444 is a 1993 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 3 November 1993.

Is SFH 444 safe to buy?

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