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E25 RGN

1990 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,604 mi
Last recorded54,604 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Esprit58,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE25 RGN
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 54,604 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 54,202 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 54,146 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted and close to coil spring (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 54,100 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 54,059 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 54,048 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 53,977 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 53,783 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 53,783 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 53,662 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 53,662 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 53,622 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 53,341 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 52,162 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Jun 2010 51,417 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 49,942 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 49,942 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 48,662 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 48,662 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 47,461 miles

O/S/F upper wishbone ball joint boot split but with no excessive movement

Fail 24 Jul 2007 47,461 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

O/S/F upper wishbone ball joint boot split but with no excessive movement

Pass 16 Aug 2006 44,988 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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E25 RGN is a 1990 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E25 RGN, 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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What year was E25 RGN registered?

E25 RGN is a 1990 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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The MOT history for E25 RGN shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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