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Lotus Esprit

Silver · Petrol · 1983 · 2,174 cc

2 FYYMOT history

2 FYY is a silver petrol Lotus Esprit first used on 16 Feb 1983. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 2,064 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Oct 2023
Mileage
2,064 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
2 FYY
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Lotus
Model
Esprit
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,174 cc
Year of manufacture
1983
First used
16 Feb 1983
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

2 FYY was last recorded at 2,064 miles on 6 Oct 2022, 709 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Oct 2020: 446 miles, lower than 99,951 miles on 30 Sept 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
1,355 miles · 5 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
709 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 2,064 miles
  • 2021 – 1,355 miles
  • 2020 – 446 miles
  • 2019 – 99,951 miles
  • 2018 – 97,489 miles
  • 2017 – 96,562 miles
  • 2016 – 95,031 miles
  • 2015 – 93,157 miles
  • 2014 – 90,721 miles
  • 2013 – 88,719 miles
  • 2012 – 87,310 miles
  • 2011 – 85,412 miles
  • 2010 – 84,010 miles
  • 2009 – 84,009 miles
  • 2008 – 83,982 miles
  • 2007 – 83,891 miles
  • 2006 – 83,370 miles
  • 2005 – 83,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass2,064 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Failure6 MOTs, 2005–2016

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2014

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass2,064 miles (+709)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    2,064 miles
    Test number
    541464116804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass1,355 miles (+909)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    1,355 miles
    Test number
    870585623886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass446 miles (-99,505)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    446 miles
    Test number
    678087504571
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive from engine round water pump ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner cv joint has slight play

  4. Pass99,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,951 miles
    Test number
    193096632230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail99,950 miles (+2,461)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,950 miles
    Test number
    644270793572
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass97,489 miles (+927)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    97,489 miles
    Test number
    206403598173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass96,562 miles (+1,531)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    96,562 miles
    Test number
    288060111685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass95,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    95,031 miles
    Test number
    388368502344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail95,031 miles (+1,874)4 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,031 miles
    Test number
    710469428524
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testIndicator switch faulty wont go to left ? (1.4.A.1)

  10. Pass93,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    93,157 miles
    Test number
    226925607773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail93,156 miles (+2,435)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,156 miles
    Test number
    811147333799
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass90,721 miles (+2,002)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    90,721 miles
    Test number
    998460144366
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteBrake pedal slightly spongy
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on outside edege

  13. Pass88,719 miles (+52)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    88,719 miles
    Test number
    839174833363
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Fail88,667 miles (+1,357)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,667 miles
    Test number
    426367923422
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass87,310 miles (+1,898)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    87,310 miles
    Test number
    366144222385
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass85,412 miles (+1,402)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    85,412 miles
    Test number
    796946511387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,010 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    84,010 miles
    Test number
    943564620346
    • NoteO/s/front tyre wearing on outer edge

  18. Pass84,009 miles (+27)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    84,009 miles
    Test number
    663278929347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outside edge

  19. Pass83,982 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    83,982 miles
    Test number
    112072938306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass83,891 miles (+13)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    83,891 miles
    Test number
    760285237356
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Fail83,878 miles (+508)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,878 miles
    Test number
    324208527328
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass83,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    83,370 miles
    Test number
    421489326342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail83,370 miles (+10)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,370 miles
    Test number
    594038226371
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Fail83,360 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,360 miles
    Test number
    471029565126
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about 2 FYY

What vehicle is registration 2 FYY currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 2 FYY on a silver petrol Lotus Esprit first used on 16 Feb 1983. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 2 FYY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 2 FYY expired on 5 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 2 FYY?
The MOT on 2 FYY expired on 5 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 2 FYY done?
2 FYY was recorded at 2,064 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2022.
Has 2 FYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 2 FYY has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on 2 FYY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Oct 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 2 FYY find?
2 FYY passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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