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G61 PBW

1989 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,276 mi
Last recorded47,276 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG61 PBW
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 47,276 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 2 May 2017 45,487 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 43,626 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight free play

Pass 15 May 2015 41,903 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 39,830 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 39,829 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear fog light switches wrong way round - operates ok

front wiper worn

Pass 14 Feb 2013 38,695 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 37,713 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 36,793 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 33,353 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front coil springs corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2010 33,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2009 27,757 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 25,252 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 24,889 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 24,005 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 22,251 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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G61 PBW is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G61 PBW, 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 G61 PBW registered?

G61 PBW is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 September 1989.

Is G61 PBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G61 PBW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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