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G888 GVG

1989 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

47,165 mi
Last recorded47,165 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG888 GVG
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 47,165 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 47,156 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 46,895 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 46,895 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 46,385 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 46,385 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 45,369 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 44,806 miles

NSR has staining from old fuel leak. Fuel light lit

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

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 44,806 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195-60-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NSR has staining from old fuel leak. Fuel light lit

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

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2015 44,790 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 44,760 miles

slight play in o/s/f top ball joint

slight play in rear wheel bearings

suspension components heavily corroded

underside condition

vehicle been standing

Pass 30 Apr 2011 44,440 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 44,127 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 May 2008 43,894 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 May 2008 43,894 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 43,664 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 42,727 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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G888 GVG is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 G888 GVG, 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 G888 GVG registered?

G888 GVG is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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