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C59 GDV

1986 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,520 mi
Last recorded66,520 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 1986 Lotus Esprit53,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC59 GDV
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 66,520 miles

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 4 Jul 2013 66,520 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 29 May 2012 66,490 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 65,856 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 65,856 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Jan 2008 65,699 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 65,699 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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C59 GDV 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 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C59 GDV, 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 C59 GDV registered?

C59 GDV is a 1986 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 12 February 1986.

Is C59 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C59 GDV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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