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D702 TAL

1986 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,644 mi
Last recorded19,644 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Lotus Esprit53,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD702 TAL
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2026 19,644 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 May 2024 18,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 18,699 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 18,643 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 18,364 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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D702 TAL is a 1986 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 D702 TAL, 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 D702 TAL registered?

D702 TAL is a 1986 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 28 August 1986.

Is D702 TAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D702 TAL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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