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A10 TCS

1990 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,483 mi
Last recorded80,483 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 1990 Lotus Esprit58,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 TCS
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Aug 2013 80,483 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2012 80,084 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 80,058 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

most metal brake pipes showing signs of light corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2010 79,830 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 79,727 miles

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

rear exhaust mount not fully supporting

Pass 23 Jul 2007 78,654 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 72,958 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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A10 TCS is a 1990 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A10 TCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A10 TCS registered?

A10 TCS is a 1990 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 24 May 1990.

Is A10 TCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 TCS shows 7 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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