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3816 PG

1986 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,721 mi
Last recorded51,721 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 1986 Lotus Esprit53,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3816 PG
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 51,721 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 51,377 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 51,242 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 51,242 miles

Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2013 50,879 miles

offside front wheel bearing has slight free play

Pass 18 Aug 2010 50,871 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 50,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osf tyre starting to crack

Pass 24 Feb 2009 50,535 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nsr tyre perrished

Fail 28 Jan 2009 50,532 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 29 Sep 2006 50,525 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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3816 PG is a 1986 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1986 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 53,759 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 3816 PG, 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 40 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 3816 PG registered?

3816 PG is a 1986 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is 3816 PG safe to buy?

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