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B18 NDT

1990 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

2,321 mi
Last recorded2,321 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 1990 Lotus Esprit58,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 NDT
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 2,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 2,321 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 2,303 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from engine / transmission . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around tread blocks and primary grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Bonnet Latch not working. (1 of 2 fitted)

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Clutch slave cylinder leaking fluid. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Cracked around tread blocks and primary grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough Rough when rotated from lock to lock. (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 2,303 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from engine / transmission . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around tread blocks and primary grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Bonnet Latch not working. (1 of 2 fitted)

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Clutch slave cylinder leaking fluid. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Cracked around tread blocks and primary grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough Rough when rotated from lock to lock. (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 2,270 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 2,252 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 12,192 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 2,181 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 2,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2014 2,113 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 38 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2012 1,749 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 1,496 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 1,303 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 883 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 190 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 168 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 97,629 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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B18 NDT is a 1990 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B18 NDT, 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 B18 NDT registered?

B18 NDT is a 1990 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 19 February 1990.

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