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D161 NOP

1986 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,548 mi
Last recorded55,548 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 1986 Lotus Esprit53,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD161 NOP
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 55,548 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 55,530 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2016 53,452 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 52,586 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 52,293 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 52,290 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 50,971 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 50,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 50,510 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 49,374 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 49,374 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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D161 NOP is a 1986 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 D161 NOP, 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 D161 NOP registered?

D161 NOP is a 1986 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 12 December 1986.

Is D161 NOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D161 NOP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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