MOT Status
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60,247 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around manifold (7.1.2)
hazard lamps flashing fast
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
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)
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.
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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.
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How do I check the history of D261 UJH?
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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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