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H244 XUG

1990 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

78,977 mi
Last recorded78,977 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Esprit58,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH244 XUG
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 78,977 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 76,692 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 76,397 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 76,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight movement in steering rack mounts

Fail 25 Nov 2022 76,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight movement in steering rack mounts

Pass 1 Dec 2021 75,447 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 74,837 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear shocks corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2020 74,798 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 23 Aug 2019 74,457 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S and N/S front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight play in O/S and N/S rear lower suspension arms

some surface to underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Aug 2018 73,113 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer and inner (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer and inner (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

some surface corrosion underneath vehicle.

Pass 1 Sep 2017 72,998 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 72,715 miles

Offside rear pad and disc showing signs of being over heated

Fail 10 Aug 2016 72,715 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear pad and disc showing signs of being over heated

Pass 25 Jun 2015 71,079 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 70,492 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 69,233 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 68,134 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 66,757 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 65,097 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 62,674 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 59,921 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 May 2007 59,938 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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H244 XUG is a 1990 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 H244 XUG, 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 H244 XUG registered?

H244 XUG is a 1990 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 7 August 1990.

Is H244 XUG safe to buy?

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