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A210 TUS

1991 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,727 mi
Last recorded68,727 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 1991 Lotus Esprit57,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA210 TUS
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 68,727 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 68,424 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 68,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded At flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Dripping oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Clutch slave cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Unable to open "bonnet"

Pass 3 Aug 2017 68,345 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 68,196 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 68,196 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 67,812 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 67,244 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 66,363 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 64,635 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 63,405 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 61,544 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 59,200 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 56,125 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 59,122 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 56,119 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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A210 TUS is a 1991 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1991 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 57,076 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 A210 TUS, 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 35 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A210 TUS registered?

A210 TUS is a 1991 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 4 July 1991.

Is A210 TUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A210 TUS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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