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A989 VUV

1984 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,683 mi
Last recorded68,683 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1984 Lotus Esprit56,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA989 VUV
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 68,683 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 68,672 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2026 68,661 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 66,508 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 64,939 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 64,840 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 64,596 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 64,153 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 63,920 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 63,625 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 63,603 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 63,603 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively STRONG ADVISE (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 63,603 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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A989 VUV is a 1984 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 A989 VUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A989 VUV registered?

A989 VUV is a 1984 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 May 1984.

Is A989 VUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A989 VUV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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