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G2 KGD

1990 Lotus Esprit

Orange Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,546 mi
Last recorded80,546 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Esprit58,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 KGD
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1990
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 80,546 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 80,278 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 80,052 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 79,966 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 79,951 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 79,918 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 79,840 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 79,835 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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G2 KGD is a 1990 Lotus Esprit in Orange with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G2 KGD, 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 G2 KGD registered?

G2 KGD is a 1990 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 23 February 1990.

Is G2 KGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G2 KGD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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