MOT Status
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70,156 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Boot lid insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
parking brake lever has a long travel
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
parking brake lever has a long travel
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s headlamp deteriorating
park brake lever travel long
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D498 PKE is a 1986 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 D498 PKE, 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 D498 PKE registered?
D498 PKE is a 1986 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 August 1986.
Is D498 PKE safe to buy?
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