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G330 HEW

1989 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,966 mi
Last recorded22,966 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG330 HEW
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2026 22,966 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 22,583 miles

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Pass 6 Mar 2024 22,240 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 22,212 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front top suspension ball joint gaiters deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

handbrake imbalance

Pass 30 Sep 2021 22,122 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake effort imbalance

Pass 6 Oct 2020 22,047 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 21,884 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose was trapped between front spring coils but not crushed as hose had coil spring protector round it (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front top suspension ball joint gaiters (5.3.4 (b) (i))

handbrake imbalance n/s rear

Pass 21 May 2018 21,677 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 21,188 miles

brake pipes showing surface corrosion / adv attention

suspension bushes becoming deteriorated / slight flexing

underside / steering / suspension / braking components showing corrosion / adv attention

Pass 30 Dec 2015 20,175 miles

Exhaust silencer body deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2014 19,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear silencer body deteriorated - slight blow

Pass 24 Sep 2013 18,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear silencer body deteriorated - NOT blowing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 17,158 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 16,186 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 15,234 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 14,245 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 12,988 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 12,148 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 11,463 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 11,361 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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G330 HEW is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G330 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 G330 HEW registered?

G330 HEW is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 8 August 1989.

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