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C158 HMD

1986 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,753 mi
Last recorded54,753 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Lotus Esprit53,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC158 HMD
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 54,753 miles

Front washers weak.

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 54,473 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 53,931 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 53,450 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 53,128 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 52,350 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 52,342 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect New bulb fitted. (4.1.2 (c))

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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C158 HMD is a 1986 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 C158 HMD, 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 C158 HMD registered?

C158 HMD is a 1986 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 7 February 1986.

Is C158 HMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C158 HMD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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