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H6 TSE

1990 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,187 mi
Last recorded73,187 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Esprit58,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH6 TSE
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 73,187 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 73,159 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 73,148 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 73,137 miles

Engine oil leak, dripping, but not excessive yet.

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And O/S/F inner, and O/S/R also. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Wishbone outer. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak Radiator hose, inner securing clip area. ()

Pass 17 Aug 2020 72,833 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 72,739 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 72,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Steering column attachment defective excessive side to side movement in column (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 72,636 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 72,471 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 72,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Sep 2015 71,551 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 70,389 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 68,981 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 68,615 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 67,706 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 66,272 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 65,154 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 63,365 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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H6 TSE is a 1990 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 H6 TSE, 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 H6 TSE registered?

H6 TSE is a 1990 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H6 TSE safe to buy?

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