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M556 UBL

1994 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,967 mi
Last recorded88,967 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 1994 Lotus Esprit60,102 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM556 UBL
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 88,967 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 88,714 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 88,234 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 88,226 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2007 87,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 87,140 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 85,714 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 85,714 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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M556 UBL is a 1994 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M556 UBL, 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 M556 UBL registered?

M556 UBL is a 1994 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 9 December 1994.

Is M556 UBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M556 UBL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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