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D677 CBF

1986 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,666 mi
Last recorded46,666 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 1986 Lotus Esprit53,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD677 CBF
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2021 46,666 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

small pin hole in n/s rear outer drive shaft boot

Pass 5 Jul 2019 46,424 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 46,247 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 45,999 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 30 Jun 2016 45,890 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 45,829 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2015 45,829 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 45,706 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 45,523 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 45,164 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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D677 CBF is a 1986 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 D677 CBF, 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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D677 CBF is a 1986 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 November 1986.

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