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G20 SRP

1990 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115 mi
Last recorded115 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Esprit58,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG20 SRP
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 115 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 71,993 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 71,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre's cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre's cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 71,993 miles

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

Offside Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre's cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre's cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 71,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2019 71,993 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 71,952 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 71,952 miles

Nearside Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 71,857 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2015 71,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 7,189 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 71,852 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 1 Aug 2011 71,852 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 71,764 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 71,658 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 71,507 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 70,735 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 69,744 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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G20 SRP is a 1990 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 G20 SRP, 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 G20 SRP registered?

G20 SRP is a 1990 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 30 March 1990.

Is G20 SRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G20 SRP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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