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D700 MDS

1986 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

55,983 mi
Last recorded55,983 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 1986 Lotus Esprit53,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD700 MDS
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 55,983 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 55,065 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 54,563 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 54,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2014 54,075 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 53,927 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 53,927 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2011 53,503 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 53,078 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 52,925 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 52,599 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 52,497 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 51,926 miles

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

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

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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D700 MDS is a 1986 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 D700 MDS, 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 D700 MDS registered?

D700 MDS is a 1986 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D700 MDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D700 MDS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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