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D450 POB

1987 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,962 mi
Last recorded16,962 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
Typical for 1987 Lotus Esprit48,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD450 POB
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2010 16,962 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETORIATED

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 16,871 miles

Direction indicators slow flash advise to change relay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 16,871 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Direction indicators slow flash advise to change relay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 16,833 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 16,649 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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D450 POB is a 1987 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D450 POB, 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 D450 POB registered?

D450 POB is a 1987 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 29 April 1987.

Is D450 POB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D450 POB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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