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G870 ULG

1989 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

21,436 mi
Last recorded21,436 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG870 ULG
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 21,436 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 20,269 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 18,892 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 18,880 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 17,691 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 15,384 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 14,167 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 13,077 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 8,320 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 100,081 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 94,004 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 88,770 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 88,103 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 84,949 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 81,068 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 74,824 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 73,489 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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G870 ULG is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 G870 ULG, 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 G870 ULG registered?

G870 ULG is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 9 August 1989.

Is G870 ULG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G870 ULG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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