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H711 GKD

1990 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,910 mi
Last recorded101,910 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 1990 Lotus Esprit58,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH711 GKD
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2014 101,910 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 1,314 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 May 2012 99,605 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 98,480 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 97,606 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2010 97,606 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 94,327 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 92,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 88,932 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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H711 GKD is a 1990 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 H711 GKD, 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 H711 GKD registered?

H711 GKD is a 1990 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 8 August 1990.

Is H711 GKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H711 GKD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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