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G901 VNX

1989 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

90,131 mi
Last recorded90,131 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG901 VNX
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 90,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Above spring (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 87,798 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 87,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2023 85,600 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coolant leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2022 81,337 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 81,095 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 81,028 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 80,965 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 80,802 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 80,693 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 80,693 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 80,556 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 79,438 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 77,806 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 76,407 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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G901 VNX is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 G901 VNX, 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 G901 VNX registered?

G901 VNX is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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