MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,629 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
rear brake pads getting low
rear exhaust section corroded
signs of rear brakes sticking on
rear brake pads getting low
signs of o/s/r brake sticking on
slight leak rear exhaust section
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
rear brake pads getting low
signs of o/s/r brake sticking on
slight leak rear exhaust section
slight binding o/s/r brake
slight play n/s/r wheel bearing
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
number plates may be miss read
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HUI 189 is a 1983 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1983 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 59,354 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 HUI 189, 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 43 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of HUI 189?
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What year was HUI 189 registered?
HUI 189 is a 1983 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1983.
Is HUI 189 safe to buy?
The MOT history for HUI 189 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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