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G223 ABW

1990 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

63,786 mi
Last recorded63,786 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2013
Typical for 1990 Lotus Esprit58,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG223 ABW
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2013 63,786 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 63,704 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Small amount of movement at the steerig wheel

Fail 7 Mar 2012 63,704 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Small amount of movement at the steerig wheel

Pass 23 Mar 2011 63,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

steering has slight play (felt at steering wheel)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 63,532 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s mirror cracked

Fail 11 Feb 2010 63,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s mirror cracked

Fail 11 Sep 2008 63,503 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2008 63,503 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2007 63,407 miles

Oil leak

both front flexy ferrals slightly corroded

offside mirror cracked

slight play in steering rack bushes

Fail 6 Sep 2007 63,407 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Both front flrxi ferrals slightly corroded

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 8 Sep 2006 63,033 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 63,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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G223 ABW is a 1990 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 G223 ABW, 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 G223 ABW registered?

G223 ABW is a 1990 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 May 1990.

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