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H20 JOF

1990 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,771 mi
Last recorded89,771 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 1990 Lotus Esprit58,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 JOF
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 89,771 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 87,285 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/side front tyre slighty perished

Fail 8 Jun 2015 87,272 miles

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/side front tyre slighty perished

Pass 12 Jul 2013 8,645 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 36,584 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 86,877 miles

front anti roll bar bushes worn

front headlights in poor condition

front shock absorbers starting to leak

steering uj worn

Fail 18 Oct 2008 86,858 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

front anti roll bar bushes worn

front headlights in poor condition

front shock absorbers starting to leak

steering uj worn

Pass 23 May 2007 84,105 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 84,099 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 81,385 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 81,385 miles

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

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

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

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

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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H20 JOF is a 1990 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 H20 JOF, 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.

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What year was H20 JOF registered?

H20 JOF is a 1990 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 26 November 1990.

Is H20 JOF safe to buy?

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