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G323 HEW

1989 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,980 mi
Last recorded36,980 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG323 HEW
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 36,980 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 36,851 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 36,834 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 36,790 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 36,789 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension rod damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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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G323 HEW is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G323 HEW, 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 G323 HEW registered?

G323 HEW is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 9 August 1989.

Is G323 HEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G323 HEW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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