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G646 XRK

1989 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,984 mi
Last recorded93,984 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG646 XRK
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2015 93,984 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 93,984 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 92,744 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 92,704 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 92,032 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 90,460 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 90,450 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2010 89,562 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel cap's seals perrished

Fail 27 Jul 2010 89,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

fuel cap's seals perrished

Pass 27 Jul 2009 86,930 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 86,930 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 82,570 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 77,900 miles

both rear tyres are on thr legal limit of 1.6mm

oil leak from engine area

Fail 7 Jun 2007 77,887 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

nearside rear and offside rear tyres are on the legal limit of 1.6mm, advise on immediate replacement

Pass 1 Jun 2006 74,668 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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G646 XRK is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G646 XRK, 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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G646 XRK is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 18 October 1989.

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