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D460 YRG

1986 Lotus Esprit

Maroon Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,970 mi
Last recorded47,970 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Lotus Esprit53,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD460 YRG
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1986
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2026 47,970 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 47,459 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 47,232 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 46,939 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 46,673 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 46,446 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 46,223 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 45,887 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 45,423 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 44,897 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 44,620 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 44,322 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 44,050 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 43,583 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 43,388 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 42,923 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 42,556 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 41,880 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 41,311 miles

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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D460 YRG is a 1986 Lotus Esprit in Maroon with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D460 YRG, 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

How do I check the history of D460 YRG?

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What year was D460 YRG registered?

D460 YRG is a 1986 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D460 YRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D460 YRG shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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