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UAH 271W

1981 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

78,099 mi
Last recorded78,099 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1981 Lotus Esprit54,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAH 271W
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 78,099 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 78,016 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 77,917 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 77,840 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 77,652 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 77,457 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 77,178 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 76,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 76,959 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2010 76,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 76,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 76,492 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 75,939 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 74,803 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 271W is a 1981 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 271W, 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 271W registered?

UAH 271W is a 1981 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 6 July 1981.

Is UAH 271W safe to buy?

The MOT history for UAH 271W shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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