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C51 KPU

1986 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,413 mi
Last recorded31,413 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Lotus Esprit53,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC51 KPU
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2025 31,413 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 31,161 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 31,040 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 30,992 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 30,868 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 30,401 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 28,881 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 26,013 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 23,481 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 19,834 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 18,257 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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C51 KPU is a 1986 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C51 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 C51 KPU registered?

C51 KPU is a 1986 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 24 March 1986.

Is C51 KPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C51 KPU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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