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D54 MCL

1987 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,831 mi
Last recorded32,831 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2010
Typical for 1987 Lotus Esprit48,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD54 MCL
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2010 32,831 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 31,856 miles

exhaust flexi section leaking

Pass 21 Nov 2007 30,726 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 28,894 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 28,894 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 27,285 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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D54 MCL is a 1987 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D54 MCL, 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 D54 MCL registered?

D54 MCL is a 1987 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 10 April 1987.

Is D54 MCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D54 MCL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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