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L55 UNY

1994 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

54,349 mi
Last recorded54,349 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Lotus Esprit60,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 UNY
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 54,349 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2026 54,347 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2025 52,032 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 Mar 2024 51,670 miles

Nearside Front Seat removed.

Fail 6 Mar 2024 51,670 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Seat removed.

Rear Little reserve travel on park brake.

Pass 14 Feb 2023 49,844 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front seat removed

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slight crack in glass (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 46,924 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front seat removed

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 44,153 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 42,686 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 41,877 miles

oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2017 39,045 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 27 Nov 2017 39,036 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 35,927 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 32,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 32,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 28,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 28,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 26,245 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 16,613 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 16,613 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 11,515 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 103,259 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 97,350 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 88,386 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 84,516 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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L55 UNY is a 1994 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1994 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 60,102 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L55 UNY, 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 32 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L55 UNY registered?

L55 UNY is a 1994 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 19 May 1994.

Is L55 UNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L55 UNY shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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