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D727 FYK

1986 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,150 mi
Last recorded53,150 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 1986 Lotus Esprit53,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD727 FYK
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 53,150 miles

under trays fitted to underside

Pass 10 Sep 2014 52,160 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 50,866 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 50,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 48,550 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 47,778 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 46,637 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 45,156 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 43,728 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 43,728 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 42,743 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 42,743 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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D727 FYK is a 1986 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D727 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 D727 FYK registered?

D727 FYK is a 1986 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 3 October 1986.

Is D727 FYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D727 FYK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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