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H15 LTS

1990 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,192 mi
Last recorded87,192 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Esprit58,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 LTS
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 87,192 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 86,833 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 84,604 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 83,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 82,193 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 82,172 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 81,341 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 77,691 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 72,989 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 71,452 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 71,450 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 71,033 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 70,431 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2014 70,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2011 67,008 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 62,375 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 61,086 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 60,116 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

radiator in poor condition

Fail 5 Mar 2008 60,116 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

radiator in poor condition

Pass 9 Mar 2007 58,258 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 58,258 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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H15 LTS is a 1990 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1990 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 58,588 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 H15 LTS, 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 36 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 H15 LTS registered?

H15 LTS is a 1990 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 16 October 1990.

Is H15 LTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H15 LTS shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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