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GHZ 3949

1988 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,324 mi
Last recorded82,324 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 1988 Lotus Esprit57,107 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHZ 3949
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 82,324 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 82,056 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 81,281 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 82,815 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 82,815 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 82,793 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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GHZ 3949 is a 1988 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GHZ 3949, 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 GHZ 3949 registered?

GHZ 3949 is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 22 April 1988.

Is GHZ 3949 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GHZ 3949 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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