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D111 FHY

1986 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,961 mi
Last recorded36,961 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 1986 Lotus Esprit53,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD111 FHY
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2022 36,961 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 35,981 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 34,414 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 33,648 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 32,942 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 32,735 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 32,084 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 31,213 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 30,839 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 29,915 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 28,415 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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D111 FHY is a 1986 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D111 FHY, 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 D111 FHY registered?

D111 FHY is a 1986 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 25 September 1986.

Is D111 FHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D111 FHY shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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