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D830 RTU

1986 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,773 mi
Last recorded67,773 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 1986 Lotus Esprit53,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD830 RTU
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 67,773 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 67,650 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 67,644 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 67,295 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 67,052 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 66,432 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 65,549 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 21 Jul 2009 64,612 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 64,604 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2008 64,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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D830 RTU is a 1986 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 D830 RTU, 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 D830 RTU registered?

D830 RTU is a 1986 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 2 September 1986.

Is D830 RTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D830 RTU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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