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D765 VPH

1986 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,324 mi
Last recorded22,324 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 1986 Lotus Esprit53,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD765 VPH
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 22,324 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 22,324 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 22,240 miles

Front and rear suspension components showing signs of slight corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2014 22,134 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 21,767 miles

emissions on limit

nearside handbrake low and arm fails to return to stop

slight deterioration hand brake cable outer sleeving

Pass 10 Sep 2011 21,588 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 20,991 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 20,961 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 20,501 miles

nearside handbrake slightly low efficiency

number plates not strictly to type

Fail 13 Aug 2009 20,501 miles

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

nearside handbrake slightly low efficiency

number plates not strictly to type

Pass 4 Aug 2008 20,312 miles

Coolant leak

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 19,571 miles

front shock absorber imbalance see attached

Fail 14 Aug 2007 19,571 miles

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

front shock absorber imbalance see attached

Pass 11 Aug 2006 19,142 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 19,120 miles

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.

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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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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