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5999 JH

1989 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,373 mi
Last recorded51,373 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5999 JH
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 51,373 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 50,807 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 50,807 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 50,273 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 49,674 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 49,674 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 48,616 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 47,750 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 44,930 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 44,852 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 44,804 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 44,804 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 44,593 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 44,593 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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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5999 JH 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 71.4%.

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 5999 JH, 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 5999 JH registered?

5999 JH is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 30 August 1989.

Is 5999 JH safe to buy?

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