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58,235 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
cambelt touching on water hose
exhaust manifold weak, bolts loose ?
oil leak from engine
rear pad linings splitting away offside rear
slight brake bind offside rear
rear o/s brake pads in very poor condition †slight play in the steering column †front brake pipes all corroded †unable to see all of the pipes so recommend replacement
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
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D785 HBP is a 1986 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 D785 HBP, 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 D785 HBP registered?
D785 HBP is a 1986 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is D785 HBP safe to buy?
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