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G476 XTY

1989 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

54,202 mi
Last recorded54,202 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG476 XTY
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 54,202 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 53,707 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 53,265 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 53,263 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 52,940 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 52,468 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 51,786 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 51,487 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 51,411 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe between manifold and turbo at both ends (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 50,858 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 50,095 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 49,062 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 48,179 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 48,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 47,901 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 47,423 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 47,374 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 47,287 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 47,284 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 47,185 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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G476 XTY is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 G476 XTY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G476 XTY registered?

G476 XTY is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 4 December 1989.

Is G476 XTY safe to buy?

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