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G290 NVF

1990 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,192 mi
Last recorded6,192 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 1990 Lotus Esprit58,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG290 NVF
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 6,192 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 5,326 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 5,320 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 99,439 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 99,439 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 97,123 miles

play/wear in steering rack resulting in side to side movement in steering wheel. †Check/adjust at next service.

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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G290 NVF is a 1990 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G290 NVF, 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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How do I check the history of G290 NVF?

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What year was G290 NVF registered?

G290 NVF is a 1990 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 2 January 1990.

Is G290 NVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G290 NVF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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