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G909 HVF

1989 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,980 mi
Last recorded35,980 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2008
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG909 HVF
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2008 35,980 miles

advise replacement of wiper blade

advise slight distortion to osr road wheel

advise os engine mounting bolts broken or missing advise repair now dangerous

Fail 15 Oct 2008 35,980 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

advise nsf pads look to be getting low

advise slight distortion to osr road wheel

advise os engine mounting not connected mounting bolts look to be broken in block

Pass 24 Sep 2007 34,945 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 32,856 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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G909 HVF is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G909 HVF, 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 G909 HVF registered?

G909 HVF is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 5 September 1989.

Is G909 HVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G909 HVF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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