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G419 UFM

1989 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,810 mi
Last recorded50,810 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG419 UFM
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 50,810 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 50,783 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 50,631 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 50,623 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 50,611 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 50,591 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 50,556 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 50,457 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 50,457 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 50,371 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 50,263 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 50,263 miles

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 50,060 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 49,829 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 49,558 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)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 49,330 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)

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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G419 UFM is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G419 UFM, 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.

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What year was G419 UFM registered?

G419 UFM is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G419 UFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G419 UFM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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