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AEZ 5086

1989 Lotus Esprit

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

59,076 mi
Last recorded59,076 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEZ 5086
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 59,076 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake flexi hoses, ferrules slightly corroded

all tyres perished

Fail 4 Aug 2016 59,076 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake flexi hoses, ferrules slightly corroded

all tyres perished

Pass 4 Sep 2013 59,076 miles

All tyres cracked no exposed cord.

Fail 2 Sep 2013 59,076 miles

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

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

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

All tyres cracked no exposed cord.

Pass 28 Oct 2011 59,074 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 59,074 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 58,887 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Nov 2009 58,886 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 57,565 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 55,704 miles

Front wiper streaky.

Offside rear caliper clonks upon releasing hand brake, no apperant fault.

Fail 23 Nov 2007 55,703 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front wiper streaky.

Offside rear caliper clonks upon releasing hand brake, no apperant fault.

Pass 18 Aug 2006 55,172 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 54,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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AEZ 5086 is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AEZ 5086, 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 AEZ 5086 registered?

AEZ 5086 is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 10 February 1989.

Is AEZ 5086 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEZ 5086 shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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