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G851 KOE

1990 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,916 mi
Last recorded78,916 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 1990 Lotus Esprit58,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG851 KOE
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 78,916 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 78,480 miles

parking brake 10% locked

Pass 30 Aug 2016 78,346 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Aug 2016 78,346 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 78,055 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 77,325 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 77,325 miles

Front Trailing arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 76,768 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 75,798 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 74,687 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 74,133 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 72,675 miles

ns radiator suport bracket broken

osr tyre has had puncture repair to tread next to sidewall

Fail 1 Apr 2008 72,649 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

nsf radiator suport bracket broken

osr tyre has had repair to edge of tread by sidewall

Pass 11 Apr 2007 71,384 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 69,480 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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G851 KOE is a 1990 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G851 KOE, 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 G851 KOE registered?

G851 KOE is a 1990 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 4 January 1990.

Is G851 KOE safe to buy?

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