MOT Status
ValidMileage
85,573 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Reversing lamp inoperative
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Reversing lamp inoperative
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) ()
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) ()
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
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))
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 ()
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 ()
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)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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)
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
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
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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