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G516 UDM

1989 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,223 mi
Last recorded13,223 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG516 UDM
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 13,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective dip beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective main beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coolant leak ()

stone chip on windscreen

Fail 25 Feb 2022 13,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective dip beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective main beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coolant leak ()

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 13 Jan 2017 10,235 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 6,207 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 217 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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G516 UDM is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G516 UDM, 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 G516 UDM registered?

G516 UDM is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G516 UDM safe to buy?

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