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357 EXM

1989 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

70,415 mi
Last recorded70,415 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration357 EXM
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 70,415 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 70,159 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 69,906 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 69,494 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 69,107 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 68,423 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 67,402 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 66,428 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 65,765 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 64,422 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake just in limit

wiper poor

Pass 22 Jul 2011 64,174 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 62,226 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

corrosion on suspension components

slight age cracking on front tyres

wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 27 Jan 2009 58,857 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

corrosion on all suspension components

slight age cracking on front tyres

Fail 17 Jan 2009 58,853 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on all suspension components

slight age cracking on front tyres

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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357 EXM is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 357 EXM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 357 EXM registered?

357 EXM is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 10 October 1989.

Is 357 EXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 357 EXM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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