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G86 JNG

1989 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,552 mi
Last recorded74,552 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG86 JNG
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 74,552 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 74,161 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 74,068 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 74,057 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 74,049 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 74,042 miles

nearside and offside front tyres perished and splitting

Pass 14 Mar 2012 74,042 miles

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Wiper Blade poor

N/s waser jet blocked

Near side track rod end dust cover retaining spring broken

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Mar 2012 74,042 miles

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

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

n/s washer jet blocked

nearside track rod end dust cover retaining spring broken

wiper blade poor

Pass 17 Apr 2009 72,384 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 70,355 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 70,074 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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G86 JNG is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 G86 JNG, 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 G86 JNG registered?

G86 JNG is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G86 JNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G86 JNG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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