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MIL 1005

1987 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

39,142 mi
Last recorded39,142 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Lotus Esprit48,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIL 1005
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 39,142 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2025 38,901 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2025 38,901 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 38,783 miles

Front Springs corroded.

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 38,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Springs corroded.

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 37,665 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 36,913 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 36,913 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 35,887 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 35,011 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 33,262 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 32,780 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 32,665 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 32,161 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 31,261 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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MIL 1005 is a 1987 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MIL 1005, 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 MIL 1005 registered?

MIL 1005 is a 1987 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 2 February 1987.

Is MIL 1005 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIL 1005 shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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