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G528 PWU

1989 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,739 mi
Last recorded75,739 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG528 PWU
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 75,739 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 75,314 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 74,559 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 73,075 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 73,074 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 71,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 71,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 70,401 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 68,416 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak on engine

Pass 27 Feb 2009 66,541 miles

outer casung on hand brake cable splitting

Fail 23 Feb 2009 66,494 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 64,377 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 62,700 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 60,667 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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G528 PWU is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 G528 PWU, 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 G528 PWU registered?

G528 PWU is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 16 October 1989.

Is G528 PWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G528 PWU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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