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AHZ 119

1986 Lotus Esprit

Yellow Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

52,353 mi
Last recorded52,353 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 1986 Lotus Esprit53,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHZ 119
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 52,353 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 52,285 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 52,245 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 52,237 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 52,210 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 51,935 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 51,827 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 51,805 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Jul 2008 51,378 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 50,578 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 50,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2006 49,235 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 49,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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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AHZ 119 is a 1986 Lotus Esprit in Yellow with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 AHZ 119, 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 AHZ 119 registered?

AHZ 119 is a 1986 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is AHZ 119 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHZ 119 shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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