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ULO 658R

1976 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

26,048 mi
Last recorded26,048 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1976 Lotus Esprit60,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULO 658R
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 26,048 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 25,971 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 25,879 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 25,404 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 25,349 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 25,096 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 24,883 miles

Oil leak Around sump area. ()

Central 24" wiper blade smeary.

Coolant leak Radiator area. ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement In suspension arm. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 24,694 miles

Coolant residue along block. Recommend inspection.

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Mount rear bush next to heat shield. (6.1.D.1a)

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

Play in wiper linkage allowing arm to hit panel.

Slight oil leak from upper rocker cover and gearbox areas.

Pass 5 Mar 2015 24,600 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 24,121 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 23,770 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 22,857 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 22,856 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 20 May 2005 22,570 miles
Fail 11 May 2005 22,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion started on front to rear metal brake pipe

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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ULO 658R is a 1976 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1976 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 60,848 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 ULO 658R, 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 50 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ULO 658R registered?

ULO 658R is a 1976 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 4 October 1976.

Is ULO 658R safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULO 658R shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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