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D698 LKL

1987 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

8,115 mi
Last recorded8,115 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Lotus Esprit48,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD698 LKL
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 8,115 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 8,070 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 7,750 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 7,689 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 7,689 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 7,580 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 7,529 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 7,469 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 7,109 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 6,966 miles

n/s/f tyre has a small cut in outer wall

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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D698 LKL is a 1987 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 D698 LKL, 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 D698 LKL registered?

D698 LKL is a 1987 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 14 February 1987.

Is D698 LKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D698 LKL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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