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G234 WBY

1989 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,290 mi
Last recorded27,290 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG234 WBY
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 May 2026 27,290 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 26,953 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 25,705 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 25,583 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 24,961 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 31 May 2008 24,266 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 22,141 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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G234 WBY is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 54,649 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 G234 WBY, 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 37 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G234 WBY registered?

G234 WBY is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 29 August 1989.

Is G234 WBY safe to buy?

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