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D804 FYK

1987 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,321 mi
Last recorded94,321 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Lotus Esprit48,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD804 FYK
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 94,321 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 94,321 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 93,946 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 93,432 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 92,645 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 92,239 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 91,562 miles

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable Going tight and then free suggesting stiff joint (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 91,562 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable Going tight and then free suggesting stiff joint (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 88,633 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 88,577 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working Both lamps (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing Drivers seat where belt goes through carpet area at sill (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both front tyres on outer sidewalls (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front tyres on outer sidewalls (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2011 88,188 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 15 Jun 2011 88,188 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 18 Jun 2010 87,738 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 87,157 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 87,144 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 83,514 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 83,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 80,177 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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D804 FYK is a 1987 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D804 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 D804 FYK registered?

D804 FYK is a 1987 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 30 June 1987.

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