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G844 AEH

1989 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 2164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,722 mi
Last recorded60,722 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG844 AEH
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,164cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 60,722 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 60,542 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 60,126 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 60,106 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 60,077 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G844 AEH is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 2,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 G844 AEH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G844 AEH registered?

G844 AEH is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 26 October 1989.

Is G844 AEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G844 AEH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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