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D393 BHD

1986 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,657 mi
Last recorded92,657 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 1986 Lotus Esprit53,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD393 BHD
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 92,657 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 92,597 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 92,571 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 92,571 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 92,521 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 92,498 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 92,480 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 5 May 2015 92,104 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2014 91,877 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 91,353 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 91,053 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 91,049 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 89,545 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 89,454 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 87,749 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 87,749 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 86,137 miles

nearside front tyre side walls damaged

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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D393 BHD is a 1986 Lotus Esprit in White 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 D393 BHD, 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 D393 BHD registered?

D393 BHD is a 1986 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D393 BHD safe to buy?

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