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LIL 8436

1990 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,147 mi
Last recorded88,147 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Esprit58,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIL 8436
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 88,147 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 88,142 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 88,121 miles

Both Steering rack 'D' bushes has slight play

Fail 30 May 2024 88,121 miles

Both Steering rack 'D' bushes has slight play

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2023 88,073 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 88,068 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 87,890 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2017 87,881 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 87,400 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 87,387 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

unable to check fuel cap [cover does not open]

Pass 27 Sep 2010 86,996 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 86,996 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 86,289 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coolant loss appears at o/s lower part of radiator, and very rusty at lower part of radiator

some run out both front discs especially o/s getting quite bad

Pass 13 Aug 2008 84,344 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 83,544 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/ dip beam pattern deteriorating

Pass 1 Apr 2006 82,243 miles

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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LIL 8436 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 68.8%.

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 LIL 8436, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LIL 8436 registered?

LIL 8436 is a 1990 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 October 1990.

Is LIL 8436 safe to buy?

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