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A868 DUJ

1984 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

2,584 mi
Last recorded2,584 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1984 Lotus Esprit56,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA868 DUJ
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 2,584 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 790 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 289 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 98,833 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 97,660 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 96,880 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear differential minor oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2018 95,236 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 94,135 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 92,949 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 92,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2010 92,192 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2009 91,633 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 91,611 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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A868 DUJ is a 1984 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1984 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 56,973 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 A868 DUJ, 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 42 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A868 DUJ registered?

A868 DUJ is a 1984 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 11 June 1984.

Is A868 DUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A868 DUJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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