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SIA 6935

1990 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

11,070 mi
Last recorded11,070 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1990 Lotus Esprit58,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIA 6935
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 11,070 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 11,015 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to the hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 10,859 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2021 10,399 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 9,831 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 9,836 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 9,440 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 8,707 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 6,206 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 1,816 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 58,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 54,008 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 45,545 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 45,122 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 44,196 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 43,957 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 43,947 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 42,544 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 40,471 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 40,442 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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SIA 6935 is a 1990 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SIA 6935, 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 SIA 6935 registered?

SIA 6935 is a 1990 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 28 June 1990.

Is SIA 6935 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIA 6935 shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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