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H2 MNO

1991 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,662 mi
Last recorded53,662 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 1991 Lotus Esprit57,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH2 MNO
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 53,662 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 53,662 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 53,658 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 53,658 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 53,648 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 16 Aug 2014 53,639 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 53,639 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 53,639 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 53,639 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 53,639 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 50,668 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 47,614 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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H2 MNO is a 1991 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H2 MNO, 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 H2 MNO registered?

H2 MNO is a 1991 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 28 June 1991.

Is H2 MNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H2 MNO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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