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M380 UME

1994 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,673 mi
Last recorded54,673 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Lotus Esprit60,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM380 UME
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2026 54,673 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 54,607 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 54,386 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 54,202 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 53,837 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 53,381 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 53,223 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 52,925 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 52,462 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 52,106 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 51,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 51,464 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 51,117 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 50,684 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 50,414 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 49,939 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 49,136 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 46,493 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 45,860 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 45,207 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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M380 UME is a 1994 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 M380 UME, 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 M380 UME registered?

M380 UME is a 1994 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 28 October 1994.

Is M380 UME safe to buy?

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