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UAB 513Y

1982 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,447 mi
Last recorded64,447 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1982 Lotus Esprit65,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAB 513Y
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2026 64,447 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 63,624 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 63,177 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 62,576 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 61,624 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 61,140 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 60,223 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement end bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer flange corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2018 59,409 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 58,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 56,769 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 54,453 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 53,039 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 51,153 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 46,687 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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UAB 513Y is a 1982 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1982 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 65,545 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 UAB 513Y, 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 44 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UAB 513Y registered?

UAB 513Y is a 1982 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is UAB 513Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for UAB 513Y shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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