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E120 UOH

1988 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,399 mi
Last recorded73,399 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 1988 Lotus Esprit57,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE120 UOH
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 73,399 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 73,391 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 73,375 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 73,315 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 73,177 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 72,924 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 72,832 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 72,528 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 72,011 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 71,717 miles

front and rear number plate starting to get dirt between it

Pass 17 Jun 2013 71,695 miles

both number plates starting to get dirt between it

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Fail 30 May 2013 71,954 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both number plates starting to get dirt between it

Pass 22 May 2012 71,498 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 71,451 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 71,224 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 71,219 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2009 71,202 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 71,102 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2007 70,761 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 70,247 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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E120 UOH is a 1988 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 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 E120 UOH, 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.

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What year was E120 UOH registered?

E120 UOH is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is E120 UOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E120 UOH shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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