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C6 DAB

1992 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,743 mi
Last recorded96,743 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Lotus Esprit72,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 DAB
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 96,743 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 96,328 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 96,302 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 95,679 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 95,301 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 94,796 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 94,310 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 93,970 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 93,970 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2018 93,437 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 92,948 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 92,237 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 91,584 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 81,511 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear cut badly

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

handbrake travel long

slight blow of exhaust at rear joint

Pass 17 Sep 2014 90,426 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

idle speed erratic

movement in steering column/ pedal box mounts

wiper poor

Fail 17 Sep 2014 90,422 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

idle speed erratic

movement in steering column/ pedal box mounts

wiper poor

Pass 17 Sep 2013 88,685 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 88,685 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 87,375 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f/ tyre worn low on outer edge but not in a testable area

o/s/f/ tyre worn low on outer edge but not in a testable area

Pass 28 Jul 2011 85,974 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine & gear box oil leaks

Pass 6 Jul 2010 83,575 miles

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2009 80,488 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 77,783 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside front main beam chrome bezel corroded,

Fail 30 Jul 2008 77,781 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside front main beam chrome bezel corroded,

Pass 11 Jul 2007 74,934 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 72,827 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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C6 DAB is a 1992 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1992 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 72,048 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 C6 DAB, 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 34 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C6 DAB is a 1992 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 18 March 1992.

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