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G989 SNL

1989 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,174 mi
Last recorded79,174 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG989 SNL
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 79,174 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 78,930 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 78,368 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 78,119 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 77,463 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 75,997 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 75,994 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Tubed chassis section at turbo charger/exhaust manifold as marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 75,682 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 74,890 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 74,385 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 74,356 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 72,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 69,634 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 69,634 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 66,878 miles
Pass 10 May 2009 66,245 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 66,215 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 66,215 miles

Inner Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 May 2006 66,166 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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G989 SNL is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 G989 SNL, 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 G989 SNL registered?

G989 SNL is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 15 September 1989.

Is G989 SNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G989 SNL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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