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UIJ 5674

1990 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

15,673 mi
Last recorded15,673 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Esprit58,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUIJ 5674
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 15,673 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 15,088 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 13,711 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 13,510 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 13,480 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 13,417 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 13,357 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 13,357 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 13,340 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 13,340 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 13,326 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 13,302 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

single front wiper blade perrished will need replacing in the near future

Pass 19 May 2014 13,287 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2013 13,195 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 13,123 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 12,913 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 11,968 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 11,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 10,474 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 7,924 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 7,924 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 6,494 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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UIJ 5674 is a 1990 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 1990 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 58,588 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 UIJ 5674, 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 36 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UIJ 5674?

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What year was UIJ 5674 registered?

UIJ 5674 is a 1990 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 5 March 1990.

Is UIJ 5674 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UIJ 5674 shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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