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H468 VRR

1991 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,455 mi
Last recorded89,455 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 1991 Lotus Esprit57,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH468 VRR
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 89,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 88,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2013 88,030 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 87,784 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 87,582 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2011 87,582 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2010 87,243 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 87,105 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 86,805 miles

both front upper wishbones corroded though still solid

Pass 26 Mar 2008 86,728 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 86,315 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 84,295 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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H468 VRR 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 H468 VRR, 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 H468 VRR registered?

H468 VRR is a 1991 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 18 January 1991.

Is H468 VRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H468 VRR 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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