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A3 KGS

1989 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,101 mi
Last recorded77,101 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 KGS
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 77,101 miles

Horn Weak

Offside Front brake slightly sticking

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washers slightly weak

Fail 18 Apr 2013 77,100 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 76,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake slight imbalence

Pass 21 May 2010 76,764 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 76,745 miles

Headlamp reflectors starting to rust

Pass 26 Jun 2007 76,713 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 75,828 miles

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

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

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

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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A3 KGS is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A3 KGS, 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 A3 KGS registered?

A3 KGS is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 13 January 1989.

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