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B6 LOT

1989 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,536 mi
Last recorded39,536 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2025 39,536 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 38,841 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 38,841 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 38,779 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 38,578 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 38,348 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 37,965 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 37,202 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 37,012 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 36,178 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 3,457 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 34,504 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 34,376 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 34,332 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 34,025 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 33,700 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 33,543 miles

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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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B6 LOT 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 100%.

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 B6 LOT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B6 LOT?

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What year was B6 LOT registered?

B6 LOT is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is B6 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B6 LOT shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B6 LOT have outstanding finance?

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