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H987 MPC

1990 Lotus Esprit

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,000 mi
Last recorded63,000 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 1990 Lotus Esprit58,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH987 MPC
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2011 63,000 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 61,641 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 60,390 miles

offside front wheel slightly stiff to turn.

Pass 11 Jun 2007 57,215 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 57,208 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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H987 MPC 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 80%.

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 H987 MPC, 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 H987 MPC registered?

H987 MPC is a 1990 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 21 December 1990.

Is H987 MPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H987 MPC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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