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D261 UJH

1986 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

60,247 mi
Last recorded60,247 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Lotus Esprit53,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD261 UJH
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 60,247 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 59,617 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 59,240 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 58,756 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 58,165 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 57,416 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 56,460 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 54,233 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 53,914 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around manifold (7.1.2)

hazard lamps flashing fast

Fail 27 Feb 2017 53,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi on sub frame (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around manifold (7.1.2)

hazard lamps flashing fast

Pass 22 Feb 2016 52,647 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 52,586 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 52,055 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 47,159 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 40,260 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 37,843 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 37,805 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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D261 UJH is a 1986 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 D261 UJH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D261 UJH registered?

D261 UJH is a 1986 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 22 September 1986.

Is D261 UJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D261 UJH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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