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H312 DUF

1990 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,197 mi
Last recorded45,197 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2007
Typical for 1990 Lotus Esprit58,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH312 DUF
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2007 45,197 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 45,197 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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H312 DUF is a 1990 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H312 DUF, 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 H312 DUF registered?

H312 DUF is a 1990 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H312 DUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H312 DUF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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