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G330 NFV

1990 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,573 mi
Last recorded70,573 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 1990 Lotus Esprit58,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG330 NFV
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 70,573 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 69,485 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 68,775 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 67,387 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 67,387 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2017 66,851 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 66,798 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 66,691 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 66,497 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 66,497 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 21 May 2013 66,495 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

coolant light on

left interior door handle insucure

Pass 28 Jan 2010 65,390 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 64,498 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2009 64,492 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 62,946 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 60,580 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 NFV is a 1990 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G330 NFV, 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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G330 NFV is a 1990 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 30 March 1990.

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