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IJI 8212

1989 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

69,195 mi
Last recorded69,195 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIJI 8212
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 69,195 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 69,184 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 69,056 miles

Engine Light

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 69,055 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine Light

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 68,932 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 68,815 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2020 68,806 miles

Emissions not tested Vehicle overheated on emission test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 68,758 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 68,750 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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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IJI 8212 is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1989 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 54,649 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 IJI 8212, 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 37 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was IJI 8212 registered?

IJI 8212 is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is IJI 8212 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IJI 8212 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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