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4 DTC

1986 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

46,883 mi
Last recorded46,883 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Lotus Esprit53,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 DTC
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 46,883 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 46,742 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 46,698 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 46,412 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 45,731 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 45,554 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 45,346 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 45,213 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 44,959 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 44,696 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 44,696 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 44,403 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 44,156 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 43,898 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 43,608 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 43,364 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 42,784 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 42,606 miles

Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2008 42,040 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 41,792 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 41,226 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 40,546 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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4 DTC is a 1986 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 4 DTC, 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 4 DTC registered?

4 DTC is a 1986 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 23 April 1986.

Is 4 DTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4 DTC shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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