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A4 OLH

1986 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,590 mi
Last recorded33,590 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 Lotus Esprit53,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 OLH
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 33,590 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 33,590 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low Both Front Dip Beam Low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2007 33,588 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 33,586 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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A4 OLH is a 1986 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A4 OLH, 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 A4 OLH registered?

A4 OLH is a 1986 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 3 March 1986.

Is A4 OLH safe to buy?

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