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P385 UNH

1997 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 1974cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

20,958 mi
Last recorded20,958 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Lotus Esprit46,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP385 UNH
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,974cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 20,958 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 20,017 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 19,953 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 19,895 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 19,718 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 19,697 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 19,391 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 19,352 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 19,141 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 19,054 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 18,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Dec 2013 18,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 18,102 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 18,063 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 17,983 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 14,464 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2009 14,380 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 13,810 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 13,120 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 12,671 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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P385 UNH is a 1997 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 1,974cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1997 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 46,303 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 P385 UNH, 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 29 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 P385 UNH registered?

P385 UNH is a 1997 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P385 UNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P385 UNH shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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