MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,353 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Slightly affected by Offside Front indicator. (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp side light flashing with indicator slightly (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20kgf (3.7.B.3)
Steering system slightly rough steering rack U/J tight spots also has slight play (2.2.D.1)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
nearside rear handbrake just passed need attention
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear handbrake just passed need attention
Both front upper suspension arm ball joint dust covers no longer prevent the ingress of dirt
Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?
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D538 UGT is a 1987 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 D538 UGT, 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 D538 UGT registered?
D538 UGT is a 1987 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1987.
Is D538 UGT safe to buy?
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