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KDO 27

1990 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

50,107 mi
Last recorded50,107 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 1990 Lotus Esprit58,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDO 27
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 50,107 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear hand brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 50,107 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear hand brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 9 May 2022 50,069 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Both Joins Leading Up To Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Hole in backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2019 49,736 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2017 49,561 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 49,301 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 49,301 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/f tyre low tread 215/50/r15

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 48,893 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2014 48,893 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 48,617 miles

vehicle undersealed at time of test

Pass 12 Jun 2008 48,465 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2008 48,455 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 47,621 miles

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

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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KDO 27 is a 1990 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KDO 27, 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 KDO 27 registered?

KDO 27 is a 1990 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 13 August 1990.

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