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UAH 268W

1981 Lotus Esprit

Gold Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

94,390 mi
Last recorded94,390 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1981 Lotus Esprit54,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAH 268W
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 94,390 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 93,946 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 93,610 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 93,245 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 92,869 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 92,035 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 May 2018 91,252 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) alot ()

Fail 10 May 2018 91,252 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) alot ()

Pass 11 May 2017 90,394 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 88,701 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 88,054 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 86,896 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 86,125 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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UAH 268W is a 1981 Lotus Esprit in Gold with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1981 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 54,457 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 UAH 268W, 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 45 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UAH 268W registered?

UAH 268W is a 1981 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 22 June 1981.

Is UAH 268W safe to buy?

The MOT history for UAH 268W shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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