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H232 XCK

1990 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

16,292 mi
Last recorded16,292 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Esprit58,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH232 XCK
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 16,292 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 16,256 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slight fray (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 7 May 2025 16,256 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slight fray (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 16,204 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 16,185 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 16,084 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 16,084 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 16,038 miles

Off side rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 May 2017 15,937 miles

Clutch slave cylinder weaping

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 15,850 miles

cambelt history

clutch slave cylinder leaking

Pass 10 Jun 2015 15,706 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 15,592 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 15,514 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 15,421 miles

n/ dip and main beam headlight reflectors corroding/surface rust noted on suspension components

Pass 8 Jun 2010 15,249 miles

Very slight coolant and oil leak noted

Pass 10 Jun 2008 15,141 miles

Suspension components surface corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2007 15,065 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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H232 XCK is a 1990 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 H232 XCK, 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 H232 XCK registered?

H232 XCK is a 1990 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 12 October 1990.

Is H232 XCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H232 XCK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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