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C41 KPU

1986 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,266 mi
Last recorded79,266 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 1986 Lotus Esprit53,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC41 KPU
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 79,266 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 79,020 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 78,794 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 78,284 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 75,231 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 75,231 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 74,872 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 72,817 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 71,691 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 70,068 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 67,665 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 67,370 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 67,337 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 May 2008 66,946 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres slightly perished.

Reverse ltghts not working.

Fail 7 May 2008 66,946 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres slightly perished.

Reverse ltghts not working.

Pass 4 Sep 2007 66,507 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 66,503 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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C41 KPU is a 1986 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 C41 KPU, 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 C41 KPU registered?

C41 KPU is a 1986 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 27 March 1986.

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