MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,906 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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nearside rear upper suspension arm bush worn
slight play nearside front wheel
Offside Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear foot brake reading low
nearside rear upper suspension arm bush worn
slight play nearside front wheel
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play stiff (2.2.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
play in o/s/r wheel bearing
steering uj going stiff
Nearside Rear fog light dim
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad wearing (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D683 ALA is a 1986 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 D683 ALA, 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 D683 ALA registered?
D683 ALA is a 1986 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 19 December 1986.
Is D683 ALA safe to buy?
The MOT history for D683 ALA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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