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G712 YNC

1989 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,212 mi
Last recorded93,212 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG712 YNC
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 93,212 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 92,645 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 91,393 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 88,179 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 87,232 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 85,869 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 85,789 miles

Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 77,748 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 77,702 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 69,230 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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G712 YNC is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G712 YNC, 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 G712 YNC registered?

G712 YNC is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G712 YNC safe to buy?

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