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D144 VMB

1986 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

44,569 mi
Last recorded44,569 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Lotus Esprit53,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD144 VMB
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 44,569 miles

parking brake only just met minimum requirements

Fail 22 Sep 2025 44,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

parking brake only just met minimum requirements

Pass 20 Sep 2024 44,538 miles

parking brake only just met minimum requirements

Pass 22 Sep 2023 44,458 miles

Rear service brakes only just met minimum requirements

parking brake only just met minimum requirements

Pass 16 Dec 2021 44,410 miles

advise off side front and rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 27 Nov 2020 44,087 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 43,986 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 43,874 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 41,923 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 40,268 miles

parking brake efficiency at 16%

Pass 12 Dec 2008 38,112 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 38,111 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 37,155 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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D144 VMB is a 1986 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 D144 VMB, 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 D144 VMB registered?

D144 VMB is a 1986 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 22 September 1986.

Is D144 VMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D144 VMB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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