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K665 LMD

1992 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

80,458 mi
Last recorded80,458 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 1992 Lotus Esprit72,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK665 LMD
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 80,458 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 80,451 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted lower bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 80,395 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 80,383 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp, possible leaks (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 80,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2017 80,030 miles

Front tyres wearing smooth inner edges

Slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

underside vehicle braking steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 8 May 2017 80,023 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front tyres wearing smooth inner edges

Slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

underside vehicle braking steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 3 May 2016 79,525 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

offside front tyre worn low

Pass 5 May 2015 79,004 miles

Oil leaks

Underside of vehicle braking steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014 78,432 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 78,184 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2012 77,755 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 77,569 miles

all suspension coil springs and bases corrosion set in

rear brake pipes corrosion set in

Fail 3 May 2011 77,557 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all suspension coil springs and bases corrosion set in

rear brake pipes corrosion set in

Pass 4 May 2010 77,374 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 77,364 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 76,807 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 76,791 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Car getting hot and losing water

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 76,210 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 74,459 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 73,629 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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K665 LMD is a 1992 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1992 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 72,048 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 K665 LMD, 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 34 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K665 LMD is a 1992 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 5 November 1992.

Is K665 LMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K665 LMD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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