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D132 JHW

1987 Lotus Esprit

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,367 mi
Last recorded67,367 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 1987 Lotus Esprit48,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD132 JHW
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2016 67,367 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 67,352 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 67,323 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 67,034 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 66,656 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 65,434 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 63,892 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 62,505 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 59,778 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 58,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SLIGHT RIM DAMAGE TO N/S//F

Pass 11 May 2006 48,108 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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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D132 JHW is a 1987 Lotus Esprit in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D132 JHW, 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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What year was D132 JHW registered?

D132 JHW is a 1987 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 23 April 1987.

Is D132 JHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D132 JHW shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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