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D162 WPJ

1986 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,676 mi
Last recorded71,676 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2010
Typical for 1986 Lotus Esprit53,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD162 WPJ
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2010 71,676 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 71,352 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 70,994 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side rear inner drive boot torn

Fail 14 May 2008 70,985 miles

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side rear inner drive boot torn

Pass 5 Oct 2006 70,516 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 70,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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D162 WPJ is a 1986 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D162 WPJ, 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 D162 WPJ registered?

D162 WPJ is a 1986 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 5 September 1986.

Is D162 WPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D162 WPJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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