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F132 UMT

1988 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,585 mi
Last recorded2,585 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 1988 Lotus Esprit57,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF132 UMT
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 2,585 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 1,797 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 1,089 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 1,089 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 15 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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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F132 UMT is a 1988 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F132 UMT, 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.

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What year was F132 UMT registered?

F132 UMT is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F132 UMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F132 UMT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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