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D705 FYK

1987 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

72,817 mi
Last recorded72,817 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1987 Lotus Esprit48,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD705 FYK
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 72,817 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 72,738 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 72,674 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 72,485 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 72,048 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 71,494 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 68,994 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 67,056 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 67,056 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2011 64,052 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 61,089 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 61,030 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2009 59,061 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 57,516 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 55,816 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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D705 FYK is a 1987 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 D705 FYK, 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 D705 FYK registered?

D705 FYK is a 1987 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 19 March 1987.

Is D705 FYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D705 FYK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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