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YIA 196

1990 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

80,841 mi
Last recorded80,841 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Esprit58,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIA 196
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 80,841 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 79,879 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 79,762 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 78,859 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 78,620 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 78,190 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 77,858 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 77,387 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 77,387 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 77,206 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 76,656 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 75,410 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 73,948 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 72,297 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 68,599 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 67,053 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 66,274 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 64,646 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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YIA 196 is a 1990 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YIA 196, 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

How do I check the history of YIA 196?

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What year was YIA 196 registered?

YIA 196 is a 1990 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 30 March 1990.

Is YIA 196 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YIA 196 shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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