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A13 HCS

1989 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,860 mi
Last recorded26,860 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 HCS
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2018 26,860 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2016 26,573 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear slight blow in exhaust

front and rear suspension components showing slight corrosion due to vehicle standing for some time

front shock absorber bushes deteriorated not showing excessive play

o/s/front tyre separating on outer edge not showing cords

Pass 2 Apr 2015 25,945 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/front tyre has cracks to sidewall and tread

Pass 24 Mar 2014 25,217 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 May 2010 25,186 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 23,540 miles

rear brake pads may be low

Pass 11 Apr 2007 23,208 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 22,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

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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A13 HCS is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 A13 HCS, 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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A13 HCS is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 25 August 1989.

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