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D6 CDB

1998 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,012 mi
Last recorded24,012 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Lotus Esprit48,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD6 CDB
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 24,012 miles

Front wiper blade is smeary

Fail 5 Apr 2016 24,006 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating Also felt through brake pedal (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn thin on inner edge and has minor splits/tears across tread pattern

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge and has minor splits/tears across tread pattern

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 23,998 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 23,904 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 23,548 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 23,361 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 23,040 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 22,666 miles

Both front tyres,treads are wearing on inner edges.

Pass 1 Mar 2008 22,119 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 21,920 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 21,106 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 21,106 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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D6 CDB is a 1998 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 48,579 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 D6 CDB, 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 28 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D6 CDB registered?

D6 CDB is a 1998 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is D6 CDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D6 CDB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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