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G41 UYK

1990 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,505 mi
Last recorded73,505 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 1990 Lotus Esprit58,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG41 UYK
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 73,505 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 73,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blows particularly bad when engine cold (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 73,491 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 73,491 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 73,470 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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G41 UYK is a 1990 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G41 UYK, 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 G41 UYK registered?

G41 UYK is a 1990 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 16 February 1990.

Is G41 UYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G41 UYK shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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