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A17 OKJ

1987 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,849 mi
Last recorded59,849 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Lotus Esprit48,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 OKJ
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 59,849 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 56,837 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 54,625 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 50,582 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 50,581 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Pop up headlamp not functioning at all when operated (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested Due to stated defects (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern at all (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both front brake pipes at brake caliper area are slightly kinked in places

Front brake pads are chattering when wheels are rotated, brake pads are moving within brake pad carrier

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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A17 OKJ is a 1987 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A17 OKJ, 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.

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How do I check the history of A17 OKJ?

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What year was A17 OKJ registered?

A17 OKJ is a 1987 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is A17 OKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 OKJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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