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H460 VRR

1990 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,714 mi
Last recorded51,714 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 1990 Lotus Esprit58,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH460 VRR
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 51,714 miles

All four tyres starting to perish on sidewalls.

Fail 14 May 2014 51,714 miles

All four tyres starting to perish on sidewalls.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 51,197 miles

both front tyres perishing

Pass 1 Jun 2010 50,968 miles

offside front tyre perished

vehicle body and structure sound and secure but some sections corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2009 50,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 50,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 50,733 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 50,653 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

some corrosion of all brake hose furrules

some distortion of nearisde front tyre and or wheel rim

Pass 12 Apr 2006 50,383 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

boot struts defective

oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2006 50,351 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

boot struts defective

oil leak

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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H460 VRR is a 1990 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H460 VRR, 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 H460 VRR registered?

H460 VRR is a 1990 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 13 August 1990.

Is H460 VRR safe to buy?

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