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C126 NGH

1986 Lotus Esprit

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,892 mi
Last recorded47,892 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Lotus Esprit53,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC126 NGH
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 47,892 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 47,479 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 47,236 miles

horn slight grating sound

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Front spare tyre pressure low

Front wiper blade judders swept area

Pass 19 Jan 2023 46,939 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 46,305 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 46,231 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 44,961 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 44,946 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 44,194 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 42,613 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 41,919 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 41,913 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 22 May 2007 39,675 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 39,669 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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C126 NGH is a 1986 Lotus Esprit in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C126 NGH, 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 C126 NGH registered?

C126 NGH is a 1986 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 23 June 1986.

Is C126 NGH safe to buy?

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