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D14 SPY

1985 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

54,967 mi
Last recorded54,967 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Lotus Esprit50,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD14 SPY
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 54,967 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 53,815 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 52,174 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 51,056 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 49,691 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 48,721 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 47,905 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 46,912 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 46,204 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 45,126 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 45,068 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 43,876 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 42,491 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 40,804 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 39,345 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 39,345 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 39,345 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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D14 SPY is a 1985 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1985 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 50,410 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 D14 SPY, 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 41 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D14 SPY registered?

D14 SPY is a 1985 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 18 November 1985.

Is D14 SPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D14 SPY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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