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495 EFR

1989 Lotus Esprit

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,812 mi
Last recorded9,812 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration495 EFR
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 9,812 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged has a small kink in the metal brake line. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 8,126 miles

Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front brake pipe chafes on brake disc on a full lock

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 8,010 miles

Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 8,010 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 7,960 miles

advisory nearside rear wheel sticking slight blinding note new brake pads fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2023 7,946 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Brake performance not tested excess blinding to nearside rear brake and brake pad low (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

advisory note indicators very stiff in operation

advisory note only one headlamp working on main beam nearside front

Pass 27 Jun 2018 7,942 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 7,846 miles

clutch slave cylider weeping

n/s/f wheel has noise on rotation

n/s/r wheel tight to turn

some park brake travel

Pass 24 Jun 2016 7,681 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 7,681 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 7,133 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 6,339 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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495 EFR is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 495 EFR, 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 495 EFR registered?

495 EFR is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 6 June 1989.

Is 495 EFR safe to buy?

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