MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,324 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front doors stiff to close
both fuel cap seals starting to perish
chip in windscreen
front suspension lower bush's perished and cracking
oil leak from engine
wiper smears and starting to split
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front doors stiff to close
both fuel cap seals starting to perish
chip in windscreen
front suspension lower bush's perished and cracking
oil leak from engine
wiper smears and starting to split
Front and rear suspension components showing signs of slight corrosion
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
emissions on limit
nearside handbrake low and arm fails to return to stop
slight deterioration hand brake cable outer sleeving
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
nearside handbrake slightly low efficiency
number plates not strictly to type
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
nearside handbrake slightly low efficiency
number plates not strictly to type
Coolant leak
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front shock absorber imbalance see attached
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
front shock absorber imbalance see attached
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D765 VPH is a 1986 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 D765 VPH, 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 D765 VPH registered?
D765 VPH is a 1986 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is D765 VPH safe to buy?
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