Est: £35,000 - £40,000
1981 DeLorean DMC-12 - Left-Hand Drive
United Kingdom • 16 May 2026 • Lot 595
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 features a stainless steel finish, grey leather interior, and automatic transmission. Imported from the US in 2014, it has been well-maintained with documented maintenance and low mileage.
Condition
7
Well-maintained, sensible improvements, low mileage.
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
SCEDT26T9BD005009
Chassis No:
Odometer:
16,426 miles
SVR 565W
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Introduced in 1981, the DeLorean DMC-12 remains one of the most recognisable cars of its era, defined by its brushed stainless steel bodywork, distinctive gullwing doors and unmistakable Giorgetto Giugiaro penned design.
The DeLorean DMC-12 was the brainchild of ex-General Motors executive, John DeLorean, who became one of the most controversial motor industry figures of all time.
Built in Northern Ireland and powered by a rear-mounted 2.85-litre V6 engine, the DMC-12 combined striking aesthetics with a comfortable, usable driving experience, and has since secured its place as a true modern icon.
This left-hand drive example was manufactured in 1981 and is presented in its correct stainless steel finish, paired with a grey leather interior and fitted with the factory automatic gearbox, offering a relaxed and accessible driving character in keeping with its grand touring nature.
It indicates 16,426 miles at the time of cataloguing, a figure supported by its low recorded mileage at th...
Points of note
£6,558
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£44,215
Median Price (Since 2020)
£175,221
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jul 11 2024
Latest MOT Mileage
16,339 miles
Registration Date
1981-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 12 2023 with 16,339 miles
Passed
On Sep 03 2021 with 16,135 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Minor:
- Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Failed
On Sep 03 2021 with 16,135 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Minor:
- Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Jan 08 2020 with 15,984 miles
Failed
On Sep 27 2019 with 15,980 miles
There were 10 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
- Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
- Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel sinks to floor under preasure (1.1.2 (a))
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Jan 31 2019 with 15,903 miles
Failed
On Jan 31 2019 with 15,903 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Major:
- Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Passed
On May 24 2017 with 15,793 miles
Failed
On May 10 2017 with 15,793 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Passed
On Mar 10 2016 with 15,218 miles
Failed
On Mar 09 2015 with 14,777 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Passed
On Mar 09 2015 with 14,777 miles
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