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D785 VPH

1986 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

52,331 mi
Last recorded52,331 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Lotus Esprit53,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD785 VPH
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 52,331 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 52,257 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 52,225 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 51,629 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 50,859 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 49,760 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 49,235 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 48,797 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 48,711 miles

Rear Discs corroded

parking brake performance only just met

Fail 30 Apr 2016 48,691 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort BOTH (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Discs corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2014 43,903 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 42,379 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 41,286 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 41,015 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 39,224 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 37,675 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 33,717 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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D785 VPH is a 1986 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 D785 VPH registered?

D785 VPH is a 1986 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 4 August 1986.

Is D785 VPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D785 VPH shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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