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G233 VUT

1990 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

61,431 mi
Last recorded61,431 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Esprit58,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG233 VUT
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 61,431 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 61,417 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 61,271 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 61,078 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 60,735 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 60,205 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension dust seal perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper suspension dust seal perished

Pass 4 Aug 2017 59,708 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 70,190 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 59,629 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 59,549 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 59,230 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 58,998 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 58,810 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 58,594 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 58,454 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 58,172 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 57,650 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 55,666 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 54,596 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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G233 VUT is a 1990 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 G233 VUT, 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 G233 VUT registered?

G233 VUT is a 1990 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 20 June 1990.

Is G233 VUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G233 VUT shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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