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G951 EOV

1989 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

50,442 mi
Last recorded50,442 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG951 EOV
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 50,442 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 50,262 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 50,226 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 50,213 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 50,201 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 50,185 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 50,173 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 50,092 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 49,956 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 49,536 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 49,047 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 48,642 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 48,641 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 48,568 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 48,285 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 47,964 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 47,745 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 47,591 miles

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 47,192 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 47,022 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 46,804 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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G951 EOV is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 G951 EOV, 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 G951 EOV registered?

G951 EOV is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G951 EOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G951 EOV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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