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G445 WFG

1989 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

33,926 mi
Last recorded33,926 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG445 WFG
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 33,926 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 33,926 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 33,870 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 33,794 miles

brake pipes coated with grease difficult to see

heat cracks in both rear tyres

park brake quite long

Pass 26 Aug 2015 33,604 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 33,580 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 33,560 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 33,481 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 33,426 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 33,324 miles

movement in nearside mirror glass

nearside rear shock damp

oil leak

windscreen cracked

Fail 24 Feb 2010 33,323 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

movement in nearside mirror glass

nearside rear shock damp

oil leak

windscreen cracked

Pass 31 Oct 2006 33,064 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 32,729 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Nov 2005 32,729 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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G445 WFG is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 G445 WFG, 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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G445 WFG is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 15 September 1989.

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