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D571 KNW

1986 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

12,915 mi
Last recorded12,915 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 1986 Lotus Esprit53,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD571 KNW
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 12,915 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 12,746 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 12,063 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 11,324 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 10,824 miles

ALL Tyres starting to perish.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight seepage around Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 10,557 miles

BOTH Front Tyres, and N/S/R Tyre perishing.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2015 10,527 miles

Offside Front Front Tyre Perished on sidewall

Offside Fuel Filler Cap Washer Perished But Seals

Fail 10 Aug 2015 10,527 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front Tyre Perished on sidewall

Offside Fuel Filler Cap Washer Perished But Seals

Pass 11 Jul 2013 10,469 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 10,469 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2012 10,318 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 10,318 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 9,899 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 9,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 9,445 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 8,810 miles

o/s/f tyre perrished side wall

Pass 9 May 2007 7,035 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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D571 KNW is a 1986 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 D571 KNW, 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 D571 KNW registered?

D571 KNW is a 1986 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 20 October 1986.

Is D571 KNW safe to buy?

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