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D771 WJB

1986 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

47,210 mi
Last recorded47,210 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Lotus Esprit53,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD771 WJB
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 47,210 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 47,198 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 47,175 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 47,077 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 47,073 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 47,059 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 47,041 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 47,027 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 47,027 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 46,427 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 46,293 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 46,293 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 46,138 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 46,138 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 27 May 2011 46,019 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 45,937 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 45,696 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 45,377 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 45,102 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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D771 WJB 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 78.9%.

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 D771 WJB, 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 D771 WJB registered?

D771 WJB is a 1986 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 11 December 1986.

Is D771 WJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D771 WJB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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