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G508 NKL

1989 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,051 mi
Last recorded34,051 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG508 NKL
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 34,051 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 33,649 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 33,442 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 32,813 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 32,813 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 32,000 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 31,356 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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G508 NKL is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 G508 NKL, 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 G508 NKL registered?

G508 NKL is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G508 NKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G508 NKL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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