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B10 TVS

1989 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

10,996 mi
Last recorded10,996 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 TVS
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 10,996 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 10,862 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 9,742 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 7,338 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 6,395 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 2,340 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 1,755 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 1,754 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 3 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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B10 TVS is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B10 TVS, 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 B10 TVS registered?

B10 TVS is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 September 1989.

Is B10 TVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B10 TVS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B10 TVS have outstanding finance?

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