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A600 UOP

1983 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,012 mi
Last recorded93,012 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1983 Lotus Esprit59,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA600 UOP
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 93,012 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 93,008 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 92,876 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 92,435 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 92,436 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 91,986 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn across tread - JUST MET REQUIREMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 91,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracks on rear silence/tail pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 91,054 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 89,712 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 89,701 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 22 Jun 2017 89,489 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake very slight resistance when rotated by hand

Parking brake operation only just met requirements

nearside rear tyre 2 millimeters

offside rear tyre 3 millimeters

Pass 19 Nov 2015 89,474 miles

Exhaust Rear section cracking near tailpipe

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened At caliper (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake operation only just met requirements

Pass 4 Nov 2014 89,299 miles

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

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

rear section exhaust cracked but not blowing

Pass 23 Oct 2013 87,394 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 85,801 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 85,782 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 84,521 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 84,521 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 83,153 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 82,346 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 81,639 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 80,097 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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A600 UOP is a 1983 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 A600 UOP, 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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A600 UOP is a 1983 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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