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D371 JUC

1987 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,402 mi
Last recorded62,402 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1987 Lotus Esprit48,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD371 JUC
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 62,402 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 61,508 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 61,508 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 60,773 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 60,385 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 59,973 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 59,002 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 58,241 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 57,708 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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D371 JUC is a 1987 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 D371 JUC, 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 D371 JUC registered?

D371 JUC is a 1987 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D371 JUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D371 JUC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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