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LOT 81Y

1989 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

5,402 mi
Last recorded5,402 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOT 81Y
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 5,402 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 4,910 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 4,104 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 3,390 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 2,728 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 2,670 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 2,670 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 2,364 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 2,364 miles

Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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LOT 81Y is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LOT 81Y, 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.

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How do I check the history of LOT 81Y?

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What year was LOT 81Y registered?

LOT 81Y is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is LOT 81Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for LOT 81Y shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LOT 81Y have outstanding finance?

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