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G540 BBC

1989 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

27,216 mi
Last recorded27,216 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG540 BBC
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 27,216 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 27,144 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 27,057 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 27,005 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 26,297 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 26,293 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 26,291 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2011 26,140 miles

slight play in n/s inner trackrod joint

Pass 13 May 2010 26,095 miles

slight play in steering rack(n/s)

Pass 15 May 2009 25,875 miles

slight play in steering rack(n/s)

Pass 19 May 2008 25,605 miles

slight play in steering rack(n/s)

Pass 18 May 2007 25,270 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 24,956 miles

exhaust system rusty and in poor condition

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes rusty

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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G540 BBC is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 G540 BBC, 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 G540 BBC registered?

G540 BBC is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 23 August 1989.

Is G540 BBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G540 BBC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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