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H24 HRU

1990 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,570 mi
Last recorded61,570 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Esprit58,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH24 HRU
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 61,570 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 61,077 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 60,785 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 60,152 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 58,456 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 57,116 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 54,461 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 52,781 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 51,058 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 51,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

covers and undertrays fitted

inner steering arms have slight play

oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2014 50,876 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 49,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 49,472 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 49,472 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Poor braking surface on both rear disks

Pass 29 Mar 2011 49,038 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 49,019 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside and nearside rear inner brake discs slightly corroded

offside headlamp stuck up

Pass 20 Jul 2009 46,672 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 46,141 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 45,432 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 45,410 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 May 2006 40,366 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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H24 HRU 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 H24 HRU, 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 H24 HRU registered?

H24 HRU is a 1990 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H24 HRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H24 HRU 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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