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G702 EVH

1990 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,895 mi
Last recorded34,895 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 1990 Lotus Esprit58,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG702 EVH
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 34,895 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 34,311 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2015 34,086 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 34,085 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 34,009 miles

coolant leaks front and rear

nearside parking brake effort low compared to offside

rear bumper mesh insecure

Fail 21 Nov 2006 34,009 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant leaks front and rear

nearside parking brake effort low compared to offside

rear bumper mesh insecure

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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G702 EVH is a 1990 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 58,588 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 G702 EVH, 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 36 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G702 EVH registered?

G702 EVH is a 1990 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 January 1990.

Is G702 EVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G702 EVH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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