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D22 HPW

1986 Lotus Esprit

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,158 mi
Last recorded41,158 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 1986 Lotus Esprit53,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD22 HPW
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 41,158 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 41,313 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Jun 2010 40,623 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 40,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 39,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

lower steering column u.j rusty in yolks?

play in near side steering rack drum stick joint

Pass 10 Jan 2007 36,376 miles

H-C level of emissions at idle are very high. †Clearsto pass value at 2000 RPM.

Rear brake discs are rusty at edges.

Reduced park brake performance at offside.

Slight play at nearside inner rack.

Steering is slightly stiff at lock to lock.

Pass 14 Feb 2006 36,060 miles

Free movement at nearside inner rack

Front brakes show slight out of ballance

Reduced park brake performance at offside

Slight free play at steering

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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D22 HPW is a 1986 Lotus Esprit in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 D22 HPW, 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 D22 HPW registered?

D22 HPW is a 1986 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 27 November 1986.

Is D22 HPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D22 HPW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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