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D876 DPF

1986 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

42,432 mi
Last recorded42,432 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 1986 Lotus Esprit53,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD876 DPF
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 42,432 miles

coolant pipe chaffing against auxillary belt

Pass 21 Apr 2012 40,544 miles

n/s/f tyre perished 195/60v15

n/s/r tyre perished 235/60v15

o/s/r tyre perished 235/60v15

Fail 5 Apr 2012 40,539 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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)

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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)

n/s/f tyre perished 195/60v15

n/s/r tyre perished 235/60v15

o/s/r tyre perished 235/60v15

Pass 6 Apr 2011 38,739 miles

n/s/r inner driveshaft boot split

rear tyres perished 235/60v15

Fail 6 Apr 2011 38,739 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

n/s/r inner driveshaft boot split

rear tyres perished 235/60v15

Pass 30 Mar 2010 36,533 miles

n/s/r inner drive shaft boot perished

o/s/r inner drive shaft boot perished

Pass 27 Apr 2009 35,086 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 35,029 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 35,029 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2007 33,475 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 33,456 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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D876 DPF is a 1986 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D876 DPF, 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 D876 DPF registered?

D876 DPF is a 1986 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 10 September 1986.

Is D876 DPF safe to buy?

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