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B23 SJG

1988 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,794 mi
Last recorded75,794 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Lotus Esprit57,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 SJG
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 75,794 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 75,533 miles

front and rear susspension componants got surface rust.

rear discs close to wear limit

Pass 17 Apr 2024 75,238 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 74,708 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 74,587 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 73,986 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 73,986 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 72,707 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Oct 2018 69,686 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 67,009 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 64,860 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 64,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 64,816 miles

rear tyres showing signs of perish

Fail 29 Jun 2009 64,812 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres showing signs of perish

Pass 18 Aug 2006 64,603 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 64,593 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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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B23 SJG is a 1988 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B23 SJG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B23 SJG registered?

B23 SJG is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 28 October 1988.

Is B23 SJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B23 SJG shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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