MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,954 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front brake imbalance of 24 percent
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
accelerator sticking slightly
rear brakes sticking slightly
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
accelerator sticking slightly
rear brakes sticking slightly
Battery insecure
No lights fitted at time of test
daytime test only
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C14 MSC is a 1990 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 C14 MSC, 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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How do I check the history of C14 MSC?
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What year was C14 MSC registered?
C14 MSC is a 1990 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 8 January 1990.
Is C14 MSC safe to buy?
The MOT history for C14 MSC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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