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G510 XNL

1989 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

85,573 mi
Last recorded85,573 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG510 XNL
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 85,573 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative

Fail 9 Feb 2026 85,561 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative

Pass 29 Aug 2024 85,273 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Apr 2024 85,273 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four corners (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Apr 2023 84,564 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 84,509 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 84,509 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 84,229 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 83,338 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 3 Apr 2019 83,335 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 5 Apr 2018 81,655 miles

Advise rear brake inspection

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All shock absorber's (2.7.2a)

Wiper blade secured by tie-rap.

coil spring corroded All springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 80,683 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 79,784 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 77,924 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 77,882 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 76,871 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 75,971 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 75,596 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 73,931 miles

N/S/R tyre wall perished

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Oct 2009 73,929 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/R tyre wall perished

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2008 71,734 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 71,734 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 May 2007 71,458 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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G510 XNL is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 G510 XNL, 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 G510 XNL registered?

G510 XNL is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G510 XNL safe to buy?

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