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C946 UPE

1986 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

3,380 mi
Last recorded3,380 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Lotus Esprit53,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC946 UPE
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 3,380 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 3,219 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 2,889 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 2,646 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 2,225 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 1,942 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 1,690 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 1,690 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 1,611 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 1,175 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 89 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 89 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 99,497 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 97,605 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 95,339 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 92,291 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 90,290 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 88,546 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 88,531 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 86,420 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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C946 UPE is a 1986 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 C946 UPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C946 UPE registered?

C946 UPE is a 1986 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 21 May 1986.

Is C946 UPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C946 UPE shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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