MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,432 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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coolant pipe chaffing against auxillary belt
n/s/f tyre perished 195/60v15
n/s/r tyre perished 235/60v15
o/s/r tyre perished 235/60v15
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
n/s/r inner driveshaft boot split
rear tyres perished 235/60v15
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
n/s/r inner drive shaft boot perished
o/s/r inner drive shaft boot perished
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
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)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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