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B9 ATM

1989 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,800 mi
Last recorded80,800 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 ATM
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 80,800 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 80,785 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 80,720 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 80,477 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 80,455 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 80,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 80,276 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 80,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 79,571 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 79,505 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 79,363 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s track rod corroded but not weakened

registration plate lamps lenses becomming dirty

Fail 14 Feb 2008 79,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 78,263 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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B9 ATM is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 B9 ATM, 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 B9 ATM registered?

B9 ATM is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 11 October 1989.

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The MOT history for B9 ATM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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