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H781 RHL

1990 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

34,259 mi
Last recorded34,259 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 1990 Lotus Esprit58,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH781 RHL
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 34,259 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 34,259 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 33,787 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 33,540 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 32,695 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 32,032 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 31,445 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside windscreen dameged outsde swept area

Pass 5 Mar 2010 30,917 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 29,254 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

heavy surface corrosion to front and rear suspention related componants

Pass 13 Mar 2008 27,678 miles

Nearside Front 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 Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 26,394 miles

loweffort from nearside hand brake

Pass 2 Mar 2006 25,055 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 25,055 miles

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

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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H781 RHL is a 1990 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 H781 RHL, 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 H781 RHL registered?

H781 RHL is a 1990 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 15 October 1990.

Is H781 RHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H781 RHL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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