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D906 YLL

1986 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

67,428 mi
Last recorded67,428 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Lotus Esprit53,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD906 YLL
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 67,428 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 65,505 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 62,646 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 62,507 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 61,678 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 60,273 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 60,272 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 60,219 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 59,688 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 59,092 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 58,102 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 57,578 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 56,479 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 55,558 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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D906 YLL is a 1986 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 D906 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 D906 YLL registered?

D906 YLL is a 1986 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 15 August 1986.

Is D906 YLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D906 YLL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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