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G13 PDB

1990 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2173cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,247 mi
Last recorded37,247 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2008
Typical for 1990 Lotus Esprit58,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG13 PDB
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,173cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2008 37,247 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 36,941 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 36,940 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

windscreen chipped

Fail 25 Jun 2007 36,877 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 34,544 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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G13 PDB is a 1990 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,173cc 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 G13 PDB, 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 G13 PDB registered?

G13 PDB is a 1990 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 29 March 1990.

Is G13 PDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G13 PDB 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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