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A889 MRW

1984 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,659 mi
Last recorded60,659 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 1984 Lotus Esprit56,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA889 MRW
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 4 Nov 2024 60,659 miles

Front & rear shocks corroded

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 59,587 miles

Front and rear shock absorbers corroded

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 58,381 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 57,921 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 57,320 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 56,190 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 54,152 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 50,829 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 47,188 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 46,865 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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A889 MRW is a 1984 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1984 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 56,973 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 A889 MRW, 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 42 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A889 MRW registered?

A889 MRW is a 1984 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A889 MRW safe to buy?

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