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D71 YAY

1986 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

70,750 mi
Last recorded70,750 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Lotus Esprit53,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD71 YAY
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 70,750 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 70,273 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 69,841 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 68,987 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 68,707 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 67,473 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 67,041 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 65,893 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 65,029 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 63,722 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 62,561 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 61,281 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 60,329 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 58,445 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 58,445 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 58,354 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 57,321 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 57,315 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 57,019 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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D71 YAY is a 1986 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 D71 YAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D71 YAY registered?

D71 YAY is a 1986 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 29 August 1986.

Is D71 YAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D71 YAY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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