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L90 TVS

1995 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

77,310 mi
Last recorded77,310 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Lotus Esprit51,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 TVS
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 77,310 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 75,628 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 75,620 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 73,612 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 71,958 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 71,958 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 69,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 69,895 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

tight spot in steering

Pass 13 Aug 2020 68,599 miles

Nearside Front tyre edge bald

Offside Front tyre edge bald

Pass 5 Sep 2019 67,957 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 28 Aug 2018 65,883 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 65,109 miles

Front tyres edge worn

Rear tyres worn

Pass 19 Jul 2016 62,664 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 61,253 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 61,022 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 61,002 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

underside suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2012 60,995 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Jan 2012 60,991 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 60,903 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inside edges

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 21 Dec 2009 60,651 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front to rear power steering pipes corrodid

Pass 18 Dec 2008 58,002 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 52,061 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 51,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 47,750 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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L90 TVS is a 1995 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1995 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 51,286 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 L90 TVS, 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 31 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L90 TVS registered?

L90 TVS is a 1995 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 4 August 1995.

Is L90 TVS safe to buy?

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