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600 LOT

1989 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2173cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,426 mi
Last recorded12,426 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration600 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,173cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2010 12,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front suspension anti roll bar bushes worn (advise replacement)

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside front top suspension ball joint worn(advise replacement)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 11,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front headlamp lift mechanism worn

steering rack mounting bushes perishing

Pass 28 Mar 2008 8,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

hand brake close to maximum travel

nearside rear brake pipe corrodeing

servo pipe deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2007 4,649 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 4,647 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

free play in steering rack

offside rear brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Mar 2006 149 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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600 LOT is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,173cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 600 LOT, 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 600 LOT registered?

600 LOT is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 11 January 1989.

Is 600 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 600 LOT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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