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C255 UUT

1986 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

48,379 mi
Last recorded48,379 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Lotus Esprit53,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC255 UUT
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 48,379 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 48,148 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 47,994 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 47,648 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 47,262 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 46,568 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 46,298 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 45,836 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2017 45,542 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 44,738 miles

judder front & rear brakes

Fail 18 Jun 2016 44,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 44,539 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 31 May 2014 44,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s rear brake slightly slower than o/s

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 43,418 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 42,744 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 May 2011 42,506 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all front suspension bushes perished

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s rear wheel binding slightly

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 May 2010 42,068 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

play detected in n/s & o/s of steering rack at road wheels

Pass 2 May 2009 41,683 miles

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

play detected in o/s & n/s of steering rack at road wheels

Pass 10 May 2008 41,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 22 Jul 2006 40,549 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 40,549 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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C255 UUT is a 1986 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1986 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 53,759 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 C255 UUT, 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 40 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C255 UUT registered?

C255 UUT is a 1986 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 16 April 1986.

Is C255 UUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C255 UUT shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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