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C759 HMC

1986 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,211 mi
Last recorded41,211 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 1986 Lotus Esprit53,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC759 HMC
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 41,211 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 40,939 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre perished on inner edge

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 27 Jun 2013 40,586 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 39,915 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 39,915 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 39,718 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 22 Jun 2007 39,718 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Jan 2006 39,410 miles

coolant leaking

front pads wearing low

oil leak

screw in o/s/r tyre and wearing on outer edge

slight play in steering rack

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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C759 HMC is a 1986 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C759 HMC, 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 C759 HMC registered?

C759 HMC is a 1986 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C759 HMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C759 HMC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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