MOT Status
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44,569 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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parking brake only just met minimum requirements
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
parking brake only just met minimum requirements
parking brake only just met minimum requirements
Rear service brakes only just met minimum requirements
parking brake only just met minimum requirements
advise off side front and rear brake pipes starting to corrode
parking brake efficiency at 16%
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of D144 VMB?
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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.
Does D144 VMB have outstanding finance?
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