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H277 HRK

1990 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

44,652 mi
Last recorded44,652 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Esprit58,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH277 HRK
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 44,652 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 43,064 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 42,580 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 41,833 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 41,299 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 39,802 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 39,438 miles

Coolant Leak

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 39,438 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Coolant Leak

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Aug 2011 39,413 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 39,394 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 39,128 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 38,850 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 38,572 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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H277 HRK is a 1990 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 H277 HRK, 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 H277 HRK registered?

H277 HRK is a 1990 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 7 September 1990.

Is H277 HRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H277 HRK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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