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6 DPL

1992 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1992 Lotus Esprit72,048 mi
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Vehicle Details

Registration6 DPL
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2014

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2014
Pass 18 Feb 2012 2,520 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 2,234 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 57,799 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 53,049 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 53,045 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2007 55,045 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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6 DPL is a 1992 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1992 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 72,048 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 6 DPL, 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 34 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of 6 DPL?

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What year was 6 DPL registered?

6 DPL is a 1992 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 13 November 1992.

Is 6 DPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6 DPL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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