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684 AUT

1989 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,945 mi
Last recorded62,945 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration684 AUT
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 Sep 2023 62,945 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 62,834 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 61,724 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 61,645 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 61,142 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 60,901 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 60,861 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 60,813 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 60,723 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 60,012 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 59,791 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 59,328 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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684 AUT is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 684 AUT, 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 684 AUT registered?

684 AUT is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 18 August 1989.

Is 684 AUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 684 AUT shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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