CarVerify

Free Car Check

G399 XFJ

1990 Lotus Esprit

Green Petrol 2174cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

20,803 mi
Last recorded20,803 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Esprit58,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lotus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationG399 XFJ
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 20,803 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 20,258 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 19,732 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 118,780 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s/f & o/s/f very slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f & o/s/f very slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r very slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r & o/s/r very slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 118,241 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 117,789 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 16,800 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 113,385 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 19,988 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 9,938 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 104,757 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 3,120 miles

both front fog lamps cracked

main beam headlamp starting to corode

Pass 14 Jun 2013 1,625 miles

Brake pipes along width of front axel are corroded but within requirments.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pipes around calipers on both sides corrded but within requirments.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Minor engine oil leak.

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

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

OSF steering boot slightly insucure

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 99,440 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 5 Apr 2011 97,973 miles

front subframe and both front caliper brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2010 96,852 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 95,846 miles

offside front caliper metal brake pipe has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2007 92,854 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 92,790 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 88,780 miles

both front brake pipes coroded

near side light aim high

water pump starting to leak

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
Full Lotus Esprit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

G399 XFJ is a 1990 Lotus Esprit in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 G399 XFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G399 XFJ?

You can check the full history of G399 XFJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G399 XFJ registered?

G399 XFJ is a 1990 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 24 May 1990.

Is G399 XFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G399 XFJ shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G399 XFJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G399 XFJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.