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D402 BLU

1987 Lotus Esprit

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,583 mi
Last recorded56,583 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2010
Typical for 1987 Lotus Esprit48,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD402 BLU
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 9 Jul 2010 56,583 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear s/a and coil springs rusty

Pass 26 Nov 2008 55,201 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 54,755 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 53,627 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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D402 BLU is a 1987 Lotus Esprit in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 D402 BLU, 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 D402 BLU registered?

D402 BLU is a 1987 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 27 April 1987.

Is D402 BLU safe to buy?

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