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E11 GRA

1989 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

78,087 mi
Last recorded78,087 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE11 GRA
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 78,087 miles

Parking brake efficiency just met the minimum requirement

Pass 31 Mar 2025 76,531 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 76,514 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 75,616 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 75,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

Pass 18 May 2017 74,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 20 May 2016 73,180 miles

Nearside door mirror

Pass 7 May 2015 72,060 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 71,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 71,048 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2011 69,860 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 68,396 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 66,684 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 64,537 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 62,630 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 59,711 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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E11 GRA is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 E11 GRA, 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 E11 GRA registered?

E11 GRA is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is E11 GRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E11 GRA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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