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940 RW

1990 Lotus Esprit

Grey Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

29,452 mi
Last recorded29,452 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 1990 Lotus Esprit58,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration940 RW
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 29,452 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls starting to perish

front wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

handbrake performance slightly low

metal brake unions and ferrules starting to rust

nearside rear reverse lamp not working

nearside steering rack gaiter starting to perish

radiator starting to corrode

suspension coil springs starting to rust

Pass 19 Jun 2017 29,396 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls starting to crack/ perish

exhaust slight leak

front wiper blade rubber starting to split

handbrake performance slightly low

radiator starting to corrode

suspension coil springs surface rusting

Pass 20 Jun 2016 29,181 miles

exhaust slight leak

offside reversing light not working

radiator starting to corrode

rear tyres sidewalls starting to crack/ perish

suspension bushes starting to crack/ perish

suspension coil springs surface rusting

Pass 15 Jun 2015 28,756 miles

exhaust slight leak

handbrake performance slightly low

radiator starting to corrode

rear tyres sidewalls starting to crack/ perish

suspension bushes starting to crack/ perish

suspension coil springs surface rusting

Pass 16 Jun 2014 28,555 miles

exhaust slight leak

front screen wiper blade rubber starting to wear

radiator starting to corrode

rear metal brake unions and ferrules starting to rust

rear tyres starting to perish

suspension coil springs starting to rust

Fail 28 Apr 2014 28,549 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

exhaust slight leak

front wiper blade rubber starting to wear

parking brake performance slightly low

radiator starting to corrode

rear metal brake unions and ferrules starting to rust

rear tyres starting to perish

suspension coil springs starting to rust

Pass 13 May 2013 28,489 miles

exhaust slight leak

front wiper blade rubber starting to wear

handbrake performance slightly low

radiator starting to corrode

rear tyres starting to perish

suspension coil springs starting to rust

Pass 30 Apr 2012 28,451 miles

both front tyres starting to crack/ perish

front wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

handbrake performance slightly low

radiator starting to corrode

suspension coil springs starting to rust

Pass 3 May 2011 28,405 miles

exhaust slight leak

front suspension bushes starting to perish

front tyres starting to crack/ perish

handbrake performance slightly low

offside front antiroll bar end bushes slight movement

radiator starting to corrode

suspension coil springs starting to rust

Pass 28 Apr 2010 28,383 miles

exhaust slight leak

front suspension bushes starting to rust

front tyres starting to crack/ perish

offside front antiroll bar end bushes starting to wear

radiator starting to corrode

suspension coil springs starting to rust

Pass 27 Apr 2009 28,181 miles

coil springs starting to rust

exhaust slight leak

offside front tyre starting to perish

radiator starting to corrode

Pass 29 Apr 2008 27,177 miles

coolant leak

exhaust slight leak

front top suspension arm bushes starting to wear

nearside front dipped headlamp beam slightly weak

oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2008 27,171 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

coolant leak

front top suspension arm bushes starting to wear

offside rear shock absorber rusty

oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2007 26,472 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 25,198 miles

clutch slave cylinder weeping

inner surface of both rear brake discs rusty and in poor condition

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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940 RW is a 1990 Lotus Esprit in Grey with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1990 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 58,588 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 940 RW, 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 36 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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940 RW is a 1990 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 19 January 1990.

Is 940 RW safe to buy?

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