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A10 YUS

1988 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

14,966 mi
Last recorded14,966 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Lotus Esprit57,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 YUS
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 14,966 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 12,921 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 11,229 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 10,265 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 9,187 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 8,727 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 8,023 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 7,122 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 6,412 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 5,717 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 4,050 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 3,461 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 2,518 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 1,020 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 99,611 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 99,099 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 98,666 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 98,375 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 97,551 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 96,573 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 96,573 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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A10 YUS is a 1988 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1988 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 57,107 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 A10 YUS, 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 38 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A10 YUS registered?

A10 YUS is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 12 May 1988.

Is A10 YUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 YUS shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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