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40 DC

1989 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,325 mi
Last recorded103,325 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Lotus Esprit54,649 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 DC
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 8 Jun 2026 103,325 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 102,857 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 102,678 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 101,808 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 101,236 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 100,717 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 100,135 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2019 98,701 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 96,611 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 95,096 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 93,562 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 89,262 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 83,494 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 76,123 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 71,531 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 67,141 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 65,040 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 62,234 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 60,203 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 57,993 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 57,461 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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40 DC is a 1989 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 54,649 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 40 DC, 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 37 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 40 DC registered?

40 DC is a 1989 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 3 March 1989.

Is 40 DC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 40 DC shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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