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A18 PCG

1990 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,070 mi
Last recorded59,070 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Esprit58,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 PCG
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 59,070 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 59,040 miles

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions WRONG ROTATION (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 58,512 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S ()

Pass 26 Jun 2023 58,192 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 57,994 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 22 Jun 2022 57,955 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 30 Jun 2021 57,693 miles

Slight play in both steering rack axial rod inner joints

Pass 26 May 2020 57,280 miles

park brake performance just met

Fail 26 May 2020 57,280 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

park brake performance just met

Pass 6 Apr 2018 57,173 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 57,156 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 57,122 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 56,823 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2008 56,822 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 56,448 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 56,052 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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A18 PCG is a 1990 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 A18 PCG, 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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What year was A18 PCG registered?

A18 PCG is a 1990 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 17 July 1990.

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