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G952 EOV

1989 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,051 mi
Last recorded57,051 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG952 EOV
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 57,051 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 57,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

head lamps slightly discoloud

o/s brakes slightly binding

Pass 31 Mar 2006 57,051 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 29 Mar 2006 57,051 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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G952 EOV 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 G952 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.

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What year was G952 EOV registered?

G952 EOV is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 October 1989.

Is G952 EOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G952 EOV 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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