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C730 CAH

1986 Lotus Esprit

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

48,266 mi
Last recorded48,266 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 1986 Lotus Esprit53,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC730 CAH
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 48,266 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 48,253 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 48,228 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 48,163 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 48,163 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 48,117 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 47,925 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 47,455 miles

radiator leaking badly

Fail 13 Jun 2012 47,455 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

radiator leaking badly

Pass 2 Jun 2011 47,031 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 46,654 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 45,633 miles

coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2008 45,402 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 44,487 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 44,365 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 44,069 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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C730 CAH is a 1986 Lotus Esprit in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 C730 CAH, 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 C730 CAH registered?

C730 CAH is a 1986 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 10 March 1986.

Is C730 CAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C730 CAH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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