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F56 UVT

1989 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,070 mi
Last recorded63,070 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF56 UVT
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2025 63,070 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 63,054 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 63,043 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 62,940 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 62,899 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 62,648 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 62,561 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 62,472 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 62,423 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 62,262 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 62,260 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 62,087 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 61,968 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 61,739 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 61,437 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 60,967 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 59,888 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 58,157 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 56,602 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 54,570 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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F56 UVT is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 54,649 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 F56 UVT, 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 37 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 F56 UVT?

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What year was F56 UVT registered?

F56 UVT is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 May 1989.

Is F56 UVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F56 UVT shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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