MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,892 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
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XIL 5655 is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 XIL 5655, 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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What year was XIL 5655 registered?
XIL 5655 is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 10 August 1989.
Is XIL 5655 safe to buy?
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