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H572 XYL

1990 Lotus Esprit

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,475 mi
Last recorded59,475 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2010
Typical for 1990 Lotus Esprit58,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH572 XYL
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2010 59,475 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 59,474 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 58,036 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f steering arm slight play

Pass 16 Aug 2007 52,377 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 52,372 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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H572 XYL is a 1990 Lotus Esprit in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H572 XYL, 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 H572 XYL registered?

H572 XYL is a 1990 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 10 September 1990.

Is H572 XYL safe to buy?

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