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D627 XPC

1986 Lotus Esprit

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,594 mi
Last recorded78,594 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Lotus Esprit53,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD627 XPC
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 78,594 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 78,594 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 77,762 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 76,879 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 74,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 72,438 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 70,005 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 69,982 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users oil cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 68,532 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 62,930 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wiper smear

Fail 31 Mar 2016 62,930 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

wiper smear

Pass 18 Mar 2015 62,593 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wiper smears

Fail 10 Mar 2015 62,585 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wiper smears

Pass 3 Jun 2013 61,024 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 60,243 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

both front tyres perished

off side rear tyre perished

Fail 19 May 2011 60,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

both front tyres perished

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Feb 2009 59,431 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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D627 XPC is a 1986 Lotus Esprit in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 D627 XPC, 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 D627 XPC registered?

D627 XPC is a 1986 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 20 October 1986.

Is D627 XPC safe to buy?

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