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C52 KPU

1986 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

67,367 mi
Last recorded67,367 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 1986 Lotus Esprit53,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC52 KPU
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 67,367 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 66,560 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 65,913 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jan 2022 65,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Feb 2021 64,625 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 64,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Feb 2019 63,094 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 62,208 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 8 Feb 2017 61,058 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 59,717 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 58,162 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 56,187 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 54,945 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 53,121 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 53,121 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 51,709 miles

front brake disc's pitted

Pass 20 Jan 2010 49,517 miles

slight drag at n/s rear wheel

Pass 20 Jan 2009 47,151 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 44,830 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 42,676 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 40,332 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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C52 KPU is a 1986 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 C52 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C52 KPU registered?

C52 KPU is a 1986 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 27 February 1986.

Is C52 KPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C52 KPU shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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