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D11 OHN

1988 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

24,838 mi
Last recorded24,838 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Lotus Esprit57,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD11 OHN
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 24,838 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 20,082 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 15,152 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 10,440 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 6,270 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 1,126 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 503 miles

Covers under vehicle obscuring inspection.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 97,867 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 94,051 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 28 May 2016 94,051 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 4 Jun 2015 91,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2014 86,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 85,410 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 78,869 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2012 78,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 73,376 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 68,609 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 60,505 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2009 60,505 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 58,384 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

plastic covers uder vehicle

Fail 17 Oct 2007 58,384 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

plastic covers uder vehicle

Pass 21 Oct 2006 42,511 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 41,687 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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D11 OHN is a 1988 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1988 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 57,107 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 D11 OHN, 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 38 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D11 OHN registered?

D11 OHN is a 1988 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is D11 OHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D11 OHN shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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