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KXI 411

1987 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,779 mi
Last recorded43,779 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Lotus Esprit48,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKXI 411
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 43,779 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion on both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 43,763 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded corrosion on both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion on both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 43,738 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 43,733 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 43,718 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 43,693 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 43,609 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 43,472 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 43,472 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded and pin hole in pipe entering silencer

Pass 28 Sep 2018 43,394 miles

drag on left hand front brake

drag on right hand rear brake

Fail 24 Sep 2018 43,394 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

drag on left hand front brake

drag on right hand rear brake

Pass 7 Aug 2017 43,381 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 43,381 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 43,318 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Handbrake only just reached pass mark

Fail 15 Aug 2016 43,318 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All hoses (3.6.B.4e)

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

Handbrake only just reached pass mark

Pass 17 Aug 2015 43,191 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 43,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 43,102 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 43,025 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 43,018 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 42,992 miles

Left headlamp on minimum setting

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 42,923 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 42,859 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 42,731 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 42,516 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 42,498 miles

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre down to 2.5mm o/s/r 1.8 (legal limit is 1.6mm)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 42,426 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 42,426 miles

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

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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KXI 411 is a 1987 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1987 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 48,573 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 KXI 411, 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 39 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KXI 411 registered?

KXI 411 is a 1987 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is KXI 411 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KXI 411 shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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