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D833 KPT

1986 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,678 mi
Last recorded81,678 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Lotus Esprit53,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD833 KPT
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2025 81,678 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 81,286 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 80,736 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 80,243 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 79,735 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 78,556 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 77,704 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 76,668 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 75,389 miles

clutch slave cylinder slight leak

Pass 28 Apr 2015 73,093 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 71,189 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 70,074 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 68,265 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 67,334 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 66,126 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 65,248 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 63,418 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 61,273 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 59,311 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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D833 KPT is a 1986 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 D833 KPT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D833 KPT registered?

D833 KPT is a 1986 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D833 KPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D833 KPT shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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