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D822 TFW

1986 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

73,267 mi
Last recorded73,267 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Lotus Esprit53,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD822 TFW
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 73,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 73,117 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 72,629 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 72,508 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 72,351 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 72,218 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 72,136 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 72,079 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 72,072 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside hand brake effort low

Pass 25 Aug 2016 70,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 69,999 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 69,549 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside parking brake effort low

one bolt loose on exhaust manifold

Pass 17 Apr 2013 68,475 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

dampness around fuel pump/filter area

rear shock absorbers/springs corroded

washers poor and wiper parking poor

Fail 11 Apr 2013 68,471 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

dampness around fuel pump/filter area

rear shock absorbers/springs corroded

washers poor and wiper parking poor

Pass 26 Apr 2012 68,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 68,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

possible coolant leak

slight dampness around fuel pump

Pass 9 Apr 2011 67,759 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

dampness around fuel pump

exhaust bolt loose on manifold

offside parking brake effort low

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 16 Apr 2010 66,892 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

HC's close to limit

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust manifold bolts loose

front number plate slightly delamianated

fuel cap sealing rubbers perished

possible coolant leak

Pass 23 Apr 2009 66,171 miles

HC's tested at 2000rpm

bolt lose on exhaust manifold

freeplay at steering wheel on limit

oil leak

play in steering rack on limit

rear brake discs in poor condition

steering rack gaitors perished

suspension coil springs and cups corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2009 66,171 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

HC's tested at 2000rpm

bolt lose on exhaust manifold

freeplay at steering wheel on limit

oil leak

play in steering rack on limit

rear brake discs in poor condition

steering rack gaitors perished

suspension coil springs and cups corroded

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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D822 TFW is a 1986 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 D822 TFW, 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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D822 TFW is a 1986 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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