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D901 YLL

1986 Lotus Esprit

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

53,606 mi
Last recorded53,606 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Lotus Esprit53,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD901 YLL
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 53,606 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 52,043 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 48,632 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 48,621 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 47,772 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 45,031 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 42,195 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 42,034 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 41,117 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 40,585 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 40,210 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 40,210 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 39,297 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 39,288 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 39,276 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 39,235 miles

both front tyres deteriorated on outer walls

Pass 19 Oct 2011 39,170 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 39,170 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 39,105 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 39,104 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 38,851 miles

slight play in rack

Fail 5 Jun 2009 38,817 miles

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

slight play in rack

Pass 5 Jun 2008 38,416 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 38,084 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 37,482 miles

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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D901 YLL is a 1986 Lotus Esprit in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 D901 YLL, 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 D901 YLL registered?

D901 YLL is a 1986 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 15 August 1986.

Is D901 YLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D901 YLL shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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