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A11 KSG

1989 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

83,579 mi
Last recorded83,579 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 KSG
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 83,579 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2025 83,568 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 79,273 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 78,031 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 78,028 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 77,870 miles

Both handbrake cables are in poor condition

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slight play

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2021 77,855 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both handbrake cables are in poor condition

Both rear tyres badly perished

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slight play

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2019 77,379 miles

Both handbrake cables are in poor condition

Both rear tyres perished.

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted

Slight engine oil leaks

Fail 1 Aug 2019 77,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both handbrake cables are in poor condition

Both rear tyres perished.

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted

Slight engine oil leaks

Pass 7 Jul 2018 75,033 miles

both the front tyres are badly perished

fluid leak on the nearside front shock absorber

nearside front tyre inner sidewall badly perished

nearside rear road wheel outer rim slightly distorted

offside rear handbrake cable in poor condition

Pass 8 Jul 2017 74,024 miles

all four tyres are becoming perished

nearside rear road wheel outer rim distorted

offside handbrake cable in poor condition

Pass 7 Jul 2016 72,657 miles

both the front tyres are perished

nearside rear road rim distorted

all brake discs are corroded

slight damage to nearside rear tyre side wall

Fail 25 Jun 2016 72,649 miles

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all brake discs are corroded

both the front tyres are perished

nearside rear road rim distorted

slight damage to nearside rear tyre side wall

Pass 9 Jan 2015 72,348 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 72,348 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 71,785 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 71,144 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 71,142 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 69,703 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 66,837 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 66,373 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 66,313 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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A11 KSG is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 A11 KSG, 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 A11 KSG registered?

A11 KSG is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 16 February 1989.

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