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D779 BCX

1987 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,640 mi
Last recorded66,640 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Lotus Esprit48,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD779 BCX
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 66,640 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 65,591 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 65,181 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 64,095 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 63,721 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc has corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc has corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn lower section has slight wear. (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 62,784 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 62,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 61,291 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 59,804 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 58,058 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 58,048 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 56,979 miles

n/s head lamp reflector deteriorating

Pass 20 Oct 2006 56,926 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 56,898 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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D779 BCX is a 1987 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D779 BCX, 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 D779 BCX registered?

D779 BCX is a 1987 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is D779 BCX safe to buy?

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