MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,654 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel smell from car but no sign of a leak
slight play in steering column
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four (2.7.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
SLIGHT COOLANT LEAK @ FRONT END
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s oil cooler leaking
Oil leak
brake header tank aeria damp
25% centre brake light in-op
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H8 ECG is a 1991 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.
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 H8 ECG, 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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How do I check the history of H8 ECG?
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What year was H8 ECG registered?
H8 ECG is a 1991 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 2 March 1991.
Is H8 ECG safe to buy?
The MOT history for H8 ECG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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