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A9 RUH

1988 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

627 mi
Last recorded627 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2023
Typical for 1988 Lotus Esprit57,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 RUH
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2023 627 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 122 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 1 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 15,928 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 15,616 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 15,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 12,316 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2013 36,945 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 36,945 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 36,612 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 36,612 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 50,339 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 50,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 15 May 2006 50,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both main beam headlamps reflectors rusted

have removed gps unit from swept area of screen

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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A9 RUH is a 1988 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 57,107 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 A9 RUH, 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 38 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A9 RUH registered?

A9 RUH is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 20 April 1988.

Is A9 RUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 RUH shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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