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GGG 246T

1988 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,565 mi
Last recorded39,565 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Lotus Esprit57,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGG 246T
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2025 39,565 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 39,454 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 39,260 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 38,803 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 38,735 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 38,575 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 38,468 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 38,394 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 38,310 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 38,196 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 37,962 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 37,608 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 36,990 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 36,719 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 36,382 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 36,041 miles

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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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GGG 246T is a 1988 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 57,107 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 GGG 246T, 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 38 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 GGG 246T registered?

GGG 246T is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 9 September 1988.

Is GGG 246T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GGG 246T shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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