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A6 OLC

1989 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,086 mi
Last recorded62,086 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 OLC
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2023 62,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Unit does not pop up (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 May 2022 61,924 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 May 2021 61,671 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 61,370 miles

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 61,327 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 61,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high also twisted round (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 60,954 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2016 60,572 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2015 59,802 miles

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 21 Jun 2014 59,086 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2014 59,086 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2013 58,109 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2012 56,720 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracking

fuel cap rubber seal cracking slightly,

o/s/r brake disc scored

slight movement in both track rod inner joints.

steering rack slightly rough in operation.

Fail 12 Jul 2012 56,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracking

fuel cap rubber seal cracking slightly,

o/s/r brake disc scored

slight movement in both track rod inner joints.

steering rack slightly rough in operation.

Pass 16 Nov 2007 53,332 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2006 52,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 52,732 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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A6 OLC is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 A6 OLC, 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 A6 OLC registered?

A6 OLC is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 24 April 1989.

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