CarVerify

Free Car Check

C14 TCW

1989 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

43,726 mi
Last recorded43,726 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lotus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 TCW
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 43,726 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 43,654 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 43,483 miles

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

surface rust underside

under-trays fitted throughout

Fail 12 Mar 2024 43,480 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

surface rust underside

under-trays fitted throughout

Pass 13 Feb 2023 43,121 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 43,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 42,606 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 42,255 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 41,667 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 41,458 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 41,282 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 40,892 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 40,518 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 39,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 38,602 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 35,720 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 35,692 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 May 2011 35,692 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 35,105 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 35,105 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 33,011 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 33,011 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 14 Dec 2007 32,187 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 32,187 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 31,906 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 31,906 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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
Full Lotus Esprit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C14 TCW is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 C14 TCW, 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 C14 TCW?

You can check the full history of C14 TCW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C14 TCW registered?

C14 TCW is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 8 February 1989.

Is C14 TCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C14 TCW shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C14 TCW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C14 TCW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.