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A414 UHY

1984 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

34,065 mi
Last recorded34,065 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 1984 Lotus Esprit56,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA414 UHY
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 34,065 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 34,056 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 34,047 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 34,037 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 34,030 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 34,022 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 34,016 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 34,012 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 34,006 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 34,000 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 33,995 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 33,990 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 33,990 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 33,987 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 33,982 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 33,967 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 33,953 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 12 Jun 2008 33,949 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 33,945 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 33,939 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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A414 UHY is a 1984 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1984 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 56,973 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 A414 UHY, 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 42 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A414 UHY registered?

A414 UHY is a 1984 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 June 1984.

Is A414 UHY safe to buy?

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