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D810 DPG

1987 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,328 mi
Last recorded54,328 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 1987 Lotus Esprit48,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD810 DPG
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 54,328 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 54,281 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 53,918 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 53,903 miles

Puddle of brake fluid below below master cylinder area, no visual fluid loss from braking system at time of inspection

Wipers work but speed is very slow regardless of switch speed settings

Fail 28 Aug 2020 53,903 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Puddle of brake fluid below below master cylinder area, no visual fluid loss from braking system at time of inspection

Wipers work but speed is very slow regardless of switch speed settings

Pass 17 Nov 2018 53,818 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 53,755 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 53,708 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 53,608 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 53,209 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 53,207 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Nov 2014 53,202 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

All tyres are misshaped/distorted/flat spots

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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D810 DPG is a 1987 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D810 DPG, 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

How do I check the history of D810 DPG?

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What year was D810 DPG registered?

D810 DPG is a 1987 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 6 March 1987.

Is D810 DPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D810 DPG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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