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D717 FYK

1986 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

59,733 mi
Last recorded59,733 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 1986 Lotus Esprit53,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD717 FYK
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 59,733 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 59,733 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 59,090 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 56,723 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2021 56,630 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 55,364 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 55,364 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 55,343 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 55,262 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 55,262 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 55,135 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 54,327 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 53,325 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 51,846 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 50,878 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 50,051 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2009 49,310 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 49,294 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 48,441 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 48,339 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 47,591 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 46,591 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 45,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Oct 2005 45,424 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Inner Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Inner Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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D717 FYK is a 1986 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 D717 FYK, 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 D717 FYK registered?

D717 FYK is a 1986 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 24 September 1986.

Is D717 FYK safe to buy?

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