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A7 LSD

1990 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

57,963 mi
Last recorded57,963 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 1990 Lotus Esprit58,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 LSD
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 57,963 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 57,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

O/S/F STAY BAR BROKEN

Pass 20 Sep 2013 57,773 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 57,485 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 57,209 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 57,209 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 57,000 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 57,041 miles

Imbalance and fluctuation on front brakes

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside front brake pipe corroded too borderline

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside steering rack boot deteriorated

Fail 26 Jun 2008 57,041 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Imbalance and fluctuation on front brakes

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside front brake pipe corroded too borderline

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside steering rack boot deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2006 55,292 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 55,289 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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A7 LSD is a 1990 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A7 LSD, 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 A7 LSD registered?

A7 LSD is a 1990 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 11 September 1990.

Is A7 LSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 LSD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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