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UAH 270W

1981 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,099 mi
Last recorded67,099 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 1981 Lotus Esprit54,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAH 270W
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 67,099 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 67,087 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 67,033 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high both offside (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 3 May 2016 67,013 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 67,012 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 67,012 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.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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UAH 270W is a 1981 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 UAH 270W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UAH 270W registered?

UAH 270W is a 1981 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 22 June 1981.

Is UAH 270W safe to buy?

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