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8,340 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside seat belt trigger button on inside of webbing when fastened
Offside seatbelt trigger button on inside of webbing when fastened
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside seat belt trigger button on inside of webbing when fastened
Offside seatbelt trigger button on inside of webbing when fastened
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
floor covers fitted unable to examine components beneath ???
offside front brake slightly " binding"
rear sub frame showing some corrosion
suggest road test to clean surface rust from brake discs ?
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
o/s & n/s rear disc inner faces corroded
o/s & n/s rear disc inner faces corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
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HDZ 8940 is a 1990 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 HDZ 8940, 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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How do I check the history of HDZ 8940?
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What year was HDZ 8940 registered?
HDZ 8940 is a 1990 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1990.
Is HDZ 8940 safe to buy?
The MOT history for HDZ 8940 shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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