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G83 YTA

1990 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

24,474 mi
Last recorded24,474 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 1990 Lotus Esprit58,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG83 YTA
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 24,474 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 23,719 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 22,921 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 21,549 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 21,545 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 20,309 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 20,283 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 20,258 miles

both r/tyres on legal limit

Pass 20 Oct 2009 20,181 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 20,160 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 19,995 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 19,531 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 18,903 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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G83 YTA is a 1990 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 G83 YTA, 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 G83 YTA registered?

G83 YTA is a 1990 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 9 January 1990.

Is G83 YTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G83 YTA 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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