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G236 VKR

1989 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

43,165 mi
Last recorded43,165 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG236 VKR
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 43,165 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 43,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 42,322 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 41,291 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 39,899 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 39,817 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 39,471 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 39,019 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 38,232 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 37,247 miles

exhaust mounts perished and starting to pull away

front suspension and springs rusty

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

rear suspension and springs rusty

Pass 25 Feb 2010 35,984 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 34,762 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 34,747 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 29,085 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 29,085 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 25,227 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 21,614 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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G236 VKR is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 G236 VKR, 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 G236 VKR registered?

G236 VKR is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 10 November 1989.

Is G236 VKR safe to buy?

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