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D564 BPA

1987 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

65,167 mi
Last recorded65,167 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 1987 Lotus Esprit48,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD564 BPA
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 65,167 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 64,507 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 63,232 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 60,123 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 58,397 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 57,778 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 57,488 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 57,428 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 57,428 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 57,084 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 56,792 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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D564 BPA is a 1987 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 D564 BPA, 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 D564 BPA registered?

D564 BPA is a 1987 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 8 May 1987.

Is D564 BPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D564 BPA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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