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7 TRB

1987 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

86,473 mi
Last recorded86,473 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Lotus Esprit48,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 TRB
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 86,473 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 85,727 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 85,397 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 84,333 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 82,859 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 81,344 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 79,304 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 77,990 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 76,278 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 74,599 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 72,946 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 70,956 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 70,956 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

tailgate struts are weak

Pass 8 Feb 2006 69,027 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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7 TRB is a 1987 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 1987 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 48,573 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 7 TRB, 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 7 TRB registered?

7 TRB is a 1987 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 April 1987.

Is 7 TRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7 TRB 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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