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G27 UYK

1989 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,190 mi
Last recorded49,190 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG27 UYK
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 49,190 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 49,135 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 49,081 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 49,041 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 48,766 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 48,694 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 48,664 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 48,663 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 48,663 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 May 2010 48,662 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 48,633 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 2 Jun 2009 48,633 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 48,631 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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G27 UYK is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 G27 UYK, 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

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What year was G27 UYK registered?

G27 UYK is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 December 1989.

Is G27 UYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G27 UYK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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