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D710 HVG

1986 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

72,434 mi
Last recorded72,434 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Lotus Esprit53,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD710 HVG
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 72,434 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 71,888 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 70,544 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 70,141 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 69,526 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 69,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 68,893 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside fuel cap seal deteriorated

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside fuel cap seal deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

gear selector bushes worn

little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 29 Jun 2018 68,361 miles

Little reserve travel on handbrake

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 67,637 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jun 2017 67,637 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 66,521 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 65,839 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 65,834 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 65,035 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 65,035 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 63,655 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 63,586 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 63,551 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 63,500 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 63,470 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 63,436 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 63,123 miles

Slight play steering rack

Pass 21 Aug 2006 63,087 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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D710 HVG is a 1986 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 D710 HVG, 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 D710 HVG registered?

D710 HVG is a 1986 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 19 December 1986.

Is D710 HVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D710 HVG shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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