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D814 KVG

1987 Lotus Esprit

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

19,296 mi
Last recorded19,296 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Lotus Esprit48,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD814 KVG
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 19,296 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 19,291 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 19,252 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 19,217 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ( Slight play inner rack ends.) ()

Pass 17 Mar 2022 19,170 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 19,114 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 18,996 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 18,685 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 18,052 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 17,811 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 17,170 miles

minor oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2014 16,504 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 16,493 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 16,210 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 12,513 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 11,909 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 11,299 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 10,798 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 9,582 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 9,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel tank sealing cap seal deteriorating

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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D814 KVG is a 1987 Lotus Esprit in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 D814 KVG, 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 D814 KVG registered?

D814 KVG is a 1987 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 4 June 1987.

Is D814 KVG safe to buy?

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