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G388 JEX

1989 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,414 mi
Last recorded23,414 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG388 JEX
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 23,414 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 23,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

clutch fluid leaking from clutch slave cylinder

Pass 16 Apr 2010 20,754 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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G388 JEX is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G388 JEX, 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 G388 JEX registered?

G388 JEX is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G388 JEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G388 JEX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G388 JEX have outstanding finance?

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