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E966 UVG

1988 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,306 mi
Last recorded80,306 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Lotus Esprit57,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE966 UVG
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2025 80,306 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 79,910 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 79,561 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 78,513 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 77,691 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 77,207 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 76,326 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 74,332 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 73,817 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 72,084 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 69,420 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 67,374 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 64,803 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 61,229 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 59,733 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 57,061 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 53,889 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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E966 UVG is a 1988 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 57,107 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 E966 UVG, 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 38 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 E966 UVG?

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What year was E966 UVG registered?

E966 UVG is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 21 June 1988.

Is E966 UVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E966 UVG shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E966 UVG have outstanding finance?

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