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G353 SAV

1990 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,871 mi
Last recorded49,871 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 1990 Lotus Esprit58,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG353 SAV
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 49,871 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 49,865 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 49,771 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 49,771 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 49,512 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 49,512 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 49,042 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 47,131 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 45,573 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 45,408 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 44,017 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 44,002 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 43,343 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 40,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

number plates changed for mot test

Pass 20 Mar 2006 38,380 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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G353 SAV is a 1990 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G353 SAV, 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 G353 SAV registered?

G353 SAV is a 1990 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 June 1990.

Is G353 SAV safe to buy?

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