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G2 RCP

1990 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,943 mi
Last recorded50,943 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 1990 Lotus Esprit58,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 RCP
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 50,943 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 50,626 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 50,177 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

osf tyre wall cracked and perished

slight corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Fail 8 Jun 2012 50,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nail in offside front tyre

osf tyre wall cracked and perished

slight corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Pass 16 Dec 2009 49,510 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 48,442 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Dec 2007 46,204 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 46,204 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 45,728 miles

Front and rear b/hoses abit corroded at ferrules

N/S/F brake binds on abit

Slight wear and movement starting inside steering rack,it appears,when shaking wheels

Fail 23 Nov 2006 45,697 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 RCP is a 1990 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G2 RCP, 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 RCP registered?

G2 RCP is a 1990 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 8 June 1990.

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